Alpington & Yelverton Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Norwich for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Open since 1992, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NR14 7NUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 4 September 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff welcome children warmly each morning. They speak with parents about each child's start to the day. This helps children settle quickly and enjoy the activities waiting for them. Staff know children very well. They respond with genuine care and kindness in every interaction.
Children thrive in the calm, purposeful environment. They follow familiar routines that give them security and comfort. After the summer break, staff focus on helping children remember rules and routines. For example, reminding children to use walking feet inside and 'kind hands' when playing with their peers. Children remember the tidy-up song. They enthusiastically join in with staff to help clear resources away before lunch. Staff model how to tidy with care and encouragement. Children remember where resources belong. Once one area is tidy, they move to the next with energy and pride. These moments highlight how children build resilience and teamwork. They develop confidence, responsibility and a strong sense of belonging. This culture of care and respect supports children's personal development. It prepares them well for future learning.
Leaders plan the curriculum with care, it covers all seven areas of learning. Staff place a strong focus on building friendships through play. Staff join in, encourage children to take part and plan activities that reflect their interests. This helps children grow in confidence and develop secure social skills.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen staff practice so that children can develop their independence and self-care skills further n continue to build on partnership with parents to provide them with information on how they can support their children's learning at home.
- 4 September 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 31 October 2019Good
- 25 March 2015Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Alpington & Yelverton Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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