Newtown Preschool and ABC Club
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in St. Helens for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Open since 2011, with 50 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WA10 4NQWhat 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, 31 January 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Leaders, managers and staff have implemented a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. A clear focus is placed on developing children's communication skills. Staff read stories to younger children in a way that excites them. Children laugh as they enjoy books with staff; they beam with delight and repeat new words. Staff help older children create their own stories. They plan activities that spark children's imaginations. Children are thrilled as they hunt for a missing alien. Creativity is apparent as children create characters and settings.
Children use tools such as rolling pins to create shapes from dough. Younger children make marks with chunky crayons and chalks, while older children skilfully use pens to write lists on a clipboard. Staff purposefully plan enjoyable activities to help develop the coordination and physical development needed for later writing.
Staff implement clear rules and routines. They have clear expectations of the behaviour they expect. This supports children to behave well. Children create strong relationships with staff and one another. They demonstrate emotional security as they confidently interact with each other. Children choose from an interesting range of activities and are keen to learn. Staff are good role models and want every child to thrive. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in this nurturing setting.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- further enhance support given to parents to help develop children's learning at home n embed online safety into the curriculum so that children and their parents learn how to keep themselves safe online.
- 31 January 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 28 February 2019Good
- 8 October 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Newtown Preschool and ABC Club
- 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.
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