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Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Vinters Park Community Centre, Aldon Close, Maidstone, ME14 5QF · Kent
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this early years setting

Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School is a day nursery in Maidstone, Kent, for children aged two to four. It operates from Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.30pm. The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2025. The inspection report noted that children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, both indoors and in the outdoor area. Staff plan outings to the local park to extend children's physical skills and have undertaken training to improve curriculum aims, particularly for communication and language.

Ofsted observed that children form strong bonds with staff and that parents receive regular updates about their child's development. Children are supported to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles and personal hygiene. To improve, the inspector recommended strengthening the implementation of support plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities during daily routines. The report also suggested that staff introduce more mathematical concepts into everyday play.

What it's like

Children clearly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet children with warmth and care, helping them to detach from their parents. Children form strong bonds with familiar staff.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 2.30pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School

Last inspected 20 January 2025 · Kate Williams

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 clearly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet children with warmth and care, helping them to detach from their parents. Children form strong bonds with familiar staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from the wide range of learning opportunities available to them, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Staff have completed training courses and research to help them improve the curriculum aims, particularly in communication and language.
  • Staff support children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles and good personal hygiene.
  • Staff plan trips and outings to broaden children's experiences and develop an awareness of the world within their local area.
  • Partnerships with parents are positive, with regular updates on children's learning and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how to implement support plans for children with SEND fully consistently during daily routines
  • 2support staff to introduce more mathematical concepts into everyday play, to extend children's developing mathematical knowledge.
Inspection #10372527 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

On some occasions, however, staff do not fully implement support plans for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) during key routines of the day, such as in their independent play. Therefore, at times, children do not benefit from the consistent approach needed to fully support their progress.

Outdoor space

The areas of learning are supported, both indoors and outdoors, and staff thoughtfully provide interesting experiences for all. Children enjoy outings to the local park and use larger equipment to extend their physical skills.

Google Reviews of Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2005

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • April 2019Outstanding
  • November 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • January 2010Outstanding
  • December 2009Good
  • June 2006Good
  • May 2005Good

Frequently asked about Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School

About the setting

Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School operates in Vinters Park Community Centre in Maidstone, Kent. It registered in 1982. The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 2.30pm. It is in receipt of funding for nursery education sessions for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs eight staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications.

URN
127783
Registered person
Woodlands Under Fives Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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