--- title: "Wind In The Willows Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Wind In The Willows Preschool, a nursery in Salisbury — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Wind In The Willows Preschool # Wind In The Willows Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Plot E, Shears Drive, Salisbury, SP4 7XT · Wiltshire Number of places 61 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wind in the Willows Preschool Ltd is a family-operated childcare facility located in Amesbury, Salisbury, with over four decades of experience in early years education. Established in 2010 by Kerry Yeates, the preschool has grown from a community hall setting to its own dedicated building. The nursery provides care for children aged 3 months to 4 years, operating 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The preschool prides itself on its highly qualified and dedicated staff, who hold NVQ levels 2, 3, 5, or full degrees, ensuring a high standard of provision that encourages individual learning and child development. Their philosophy, "From our family to yours," emphasises quality childcare and a nurturing environment. Our ethos The preschool's philosophy, "From our family to yours," emphasises quality childcare and a nurturing environment, encouraging individual learning and child development. What it's like Children of all ages enjoy attending Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd, arriving happily and forming close relationships with staff. They spend much of their time outside, making choices about their play and exploring independently. Staff know children well and provide a varied range of engaging activities, taking into account their interests. Family-run business Experienced staff Extended opening hours ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://windinthewillowspre.school/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 50 weeks a year Age range 3 months to 4 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wind In The Willows Preschool Last inspected 3 May 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children of all ages enjoy attending Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd, arriving happily and forming close relationships with staff. They spend much of their time outside, making choices about their play and exploring independently. Staff know children well and provide a varied range of engaging activities, taking into account their interests. Inspector highlights - Children of all ages enjoy attending, forming close relationships with staff, which helps them feel settled and secure. - Staff have a secure understanding of what they want children to learn and use effective teaching methods. - Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, and building good friendships. - There are strong partnerships with parents, with staff sharing information and supporting parents with helpful services. - Leaders and staff have taken part in an accreditation scheme and monitor staff practice to ensure ongoing improvements and training. Areas to develop - 1 build on the existing developments in the provision for babies to ensure that they enjoy a varied and rich set of experiences to help them make further progress - 2 develop effective strategies to limit the use of dummies to support babies' emerging speech. Inspection #10287441 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219176) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wind In The Willows Preschool Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10287441 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219176)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wind-in-the-willows-preschool-ltd-sp4-7xt-2519751) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children that need additional help with individual plans and focused activities effectively. Outdoor space Children spend much of their time outside where they make choices about their play and explore independently. Babies now have free access to a small outdoor area that successfully supports their growing independence, and they enjoy spending time there. ## Parent Reviews of Wind In The Willows Preschool 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL4nrwVW_pHl4BMbDSTeQwKuAnVEQgCTX1zTk_4zQs0gTIc2zk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tamyle Bamfield 3 years ago Awful nursery. Staff are rude, unprofessional. Don’t do hand overs, heard them shouting at kids and handed my child over in a soiled nappy and blamed me. Don’t send your kids here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtcHRQckJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873ef61108f663b:0x54f1cab656779f45) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYhVHEuMHaKnH3UIfA97V9x22j7snKBAAGw94xGPpS3PbJZg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kerry Yeates a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyd1l6RVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873ef61108f663b:0x54f1cab656779f45) Reviews from Google for Wind In The Willows Preschool. 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