Dorchester-On-Thames Pre-School

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Dorchester on Thames Pre-School, Ofsted registered 134311

We welcome all children to join our friendly Pre-school.  We have experienced staff to help ease your child into the world of interactive play and learning.

We are a small friendly group which enables us to give each child more individual attention.   The day to day running of the group is in the hands of the Manager, Helen Morris.

Please email Helen at manager@dorchesterpreschool.co.uk regarding admissions procedure.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Good
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
134311Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
26/06/2006IntegratedGood
23/06/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Outstanding
11/06/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
23/04/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
07/02/2024Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Who to contact

Contact Name
Helen Morris
Contact Position
Pre-School Manager
Telephone
01865 341805 during school term (Pre-school number) 01865 341805 during school term (Pre-school number)
E-mail
manager@dorchesterpreschool.co.uk

Where to go

Name
Horsa Hut
Address
Queen Street, entrance in Manor Farm Road
Dorchester-on-Thames
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX10 7HR
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Notes

We have our own dedicated playground and a large garden.  We can accommodate up to 20 children in one session. We do accept 30 hours codes. We are a private and independent pre-school run by a voluntary management committee.  Charity number 1026090 Ofsted number 134311.  Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2018) judged us as consistently 'Good'. We are committed to safeguarding all children in our care.

 

Costs

Costs
£4.60  Per hour
Costs
£13.80  Per morning session
Costs
£9.20  Per afternoon session
Costs
£27.60  Per day
Costs
£4.60  Lunch
Costs
£5 per hour for 2 year old children  Per hour
Details

3 & 4 year old children are charged at £4.60 per hour from September 2020.  2 year old children are charged at £5 per hour from September 2019.

 

Morning Session is 3 hours, afternoon session is 2 hours, lunch club is 1 hour.  Whole day is 9:00am to 3:00pm. Monday to Friday.

Availability

Age Ranges
2 to 4 years
Other notes

We provide places for children from Dorchester on Thames and surrounding villages, including Clifton Hampden, Berinsfield and Burcot.

Additional Information

Providing services to
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
Children
Notes

We provide places for children from Dorchester on Thames and surrounding villages, including Clifton Hampden, Berinsfield and Burcot.

Supporting people with
Physical disability
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Challenging behaviour
Learning difficulty
Autistic Spectrum Condition
Communication impairment

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
We have a ramp and wide doorway.
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Eating Difficulties
Moderate learning difficulties
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Epipen Trained (severe allergy reaction)
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Vision impairment
Eczema
Global Developmental Delay
Able to assist with moving and handling
Hearing Impairment
Able to administer medication
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Can make special cultural provisions
Experience
Yes
Details
We welcome children from all ethnicities and backgrounds.

Childcare Information

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Term Time
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday - Friday 9:00am 3:00pm
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
Water play
0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Pet Fish
Accessible changing facilities
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Climbing Frame
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Garden
Slide
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

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