Apple Barn Pre School
Ofsted: GoodNursery
53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
15 children
Key details
Capacity
15 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Apple Barn Pre School was inspected by Ofsted on 9 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children flourish in the small, welcoming and cosy pre-school. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's well-being and promoting outdoor learning in the natural environment. Time is given to ensure children feel safe, secure and settled."
Key strengths
- Children investigate the world around them as they engage in lots of physical activities in the 'magical' woods.
- Children show sustained concentration using the sand pit.
- Children have many opportunities to learn simple mathematics.
- The management has high expectations for the children attending and demonstrates a clear passion to provide the highest quality care and education.
- Professional, friendly relationships have been established with the parents, who speak highly of the pre-school.
Areas for improvement
- build on the good communication with parents to develop ways to consistently share up-to-date information about how they can support their child's learning at…
- guide staff to provide more opportunities for children to consider their thoughts and responses to questions.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
53 Bentfield Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU
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