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Playhouse Preschool

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Allington Community Association, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

40 children

Key details

Capacity

40 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Playhouse Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 24 January 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are happy and confident as they arrive at the setting. They separate from parents extremely well and are greeted by the friendly manager who uses signs to say good morning. Staff act as positive role models as they have developed warm, friendly relationships with children and know them know very well."

Key strengths

  • Staff actively encourage children to develop their independence.
  • Staff know the children very well.
  • Staff support children to develop their understanding of the world.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles.
  • Parents have very good relationships with the manager and staff.

Areas for improvement

  • deploy staff more effectively during routine times, such as lunchtime, to enable them to develop children's knowledge and skills
  • strengthen staff understanding of how to use opportunities, such as during conversation, to help children extend their thoughts and ideas.
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Location

Allington Community Association, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ

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