St John's Under 5's Pre-School
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Dewsbury for children from birth to 5, open 09:00 to 15:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 2012, with 40 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 Kirklees
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Kirklees 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
WF13 3NTWhat 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, 28 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children and families are supported to the highest level in this outstanding preschool. Staff have a precise assessment process which starts at the children's home visit. They build on this knowledge of their key children over time. Staff intently observe children's interests and expertly plan activities around their key children's fascinations. Parents are involved in the assessment process from the start. Their contributions are valued and used. Children are given experiences to replenish those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, staff have focused on developing children's physical skills. Children are encouraged to walk on uneven surfaces, climb steps and experience extended periods of time in the outdoor play environment.
Staff have extremely high expectations of children. They ensure that no child is left behind. Delays in children's progress and development are identified swiftly. Staff plan and implement excellent early intervention strategies. For example, staff teach children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to learn signs which help them communicate their needs effectively.
Children have wonderfully strong and trusting relationships with their key persons.
- 28 September 2022Outstanding
- 11 January 2017Outstanding
- 13 September 2012Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for St John's Under 5's 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
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.