Trailway Tots Preschool
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Broadstone for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 16:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Open since 2018, with 25 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BH18 8ETWhat 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, 17 December 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children experience an environment where their needs are central to the provider's approach. The provider has developed a curriculum attuned to children's interests, where staff actively play alongside them to foster engagement and learning.
Children read books and select stories, and staff share in these experiences with them. Staff sit on the floor with children and they explore picture books together, discussing different aspects of the stories. This interaction helps children maintain their concentration and encourages them to share their ideas. These activities promote reading and improve children's comprehension and communication skills.
Children at the pre-school are independent. Staff trust them with responsibilities, such as preparations for children's snacks. Each week, children join staff to buy fruit and vegetables from the local shop, then cut them into bite-sized pieces using appropriate cutting tools. Staff teach them to safely hold food and equipment and apply the right pressure to cut harder items. They support children in thinking through what they need for outdoor play, such as coats and wellies, giving them the time and space to get ready. This nurturing environment ensures that children arrive confident and happy, ready to engage in daily activities.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum so that children's experiences consistently build on their previous learning.
- 17 December 2024Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 14 March 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Trailway Tots Preschool
- 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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