Dorchester-On-Thames Pre-School
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
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 26/06/2006 Integrated Good 23/06/2009 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 11/06/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 23/04/2018 Inspection (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)
- manager@dorchesterpreschool.co.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Horsa Hut
- Address
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Queen Street, entrance in Manor Farm Road
Dorchester-on-Thames
Wallingford
Oxfordshire - Postcode
- OX10 7HR
- View OX10 7HR on a map
- 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
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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
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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
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday - Friday 9:00am 3:00pm - Facilities
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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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