Business Details
Debenham Roundabout Pre-school: Nurturing Early Learning
Debenham Roundabout Pre-school has been nurturing young minds for over two decades, providing a secure and stimulating environment where children aged 2-5 thrive. Our approach centers on play-based learning, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring each child's unique needs are met through tailored activities. With a dedicated key person system, we foster strong relationships between educators and children, supporting seamless transitions to primary education. Our curriculum integrates nurture principles, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through weekly themed explorations.Recognized with a 'Good' Ofsted rating, we maintain close ties with Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School to enhance educational continuity. We prioritize parental collaboration, using tools like Tapestry to track progress and maintain open communication. Our team of qualified practitioners continuously refines our methods to align with children's evolving needs, ensuring a foundation for lifelong learning.
Services
Full Day Sessions
Morning Sessions
Afternoon Sessions
Extended Hours
Funded Places
Cooked Lunches
Settling-In Sessions
Parent Consultations
Health Care Plans
Nurture Curriculum
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in early years education.
- Our key person system ensures personalized attention for every child.
- We maintain strong links with Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School for smooth transitions.
- Our curriculum integrates nurture principles and weekly themed learning experiences.
- We hold a 'Good' Ofsted rating (URN: EY362395) for quality assurance.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
Services
Full Day Sessions
Our full-day sessions run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, offering comprehensive care and structured play-based learning activities. Children engage in weekly themed explorations, adult-led and child-initiated activities, and social development opportunities. This service includes morning snack, lunch, and afternoon refreshments.
Morning Sessions
Morning sessions operate from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, focusing on early learning through play and social interaction. Children participate in themed activities, creative projects, and outdoor play. This option includes morning snack and prepares children for structured routines.
Afternoon Sessions
Afternoon sessions run from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, emphasizing continued learning and social development. Activities include themed explorations, group interactions, and outdoor play. This service includes lunch and afternoon refreshments.
Extended Hours
We offer extended drop-off at 8:45 am and pick-up at 3:15 pm for an additional 3.50 per session. This service accommodates working parents while maintaining continuity in children's routines and care.
Funded Places
Eligible 3-4 year olds access funded sessions through government schemes. We accept childcare vouchers and Golden Tickets, ensuring accessible early education while maintaining our high-quality curriculum and individualized support.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We cater for children aged 2 to 5 years old.
How do you support children's individual needs?
Our key person system ensures personalized attention, with tailored activities and close parental collaboration through shared record-keeping.
What curriculum do you follow?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, integrating nurture principles and weekly themed play-based learning.
Are meals provided?
We offer optional cooked lunches at £2.35 per meal, with morning snacks and drinks included in all sessions.
How do you handle late collections?
Two staff remain with uncollected children, contacting emergency contacts for 45 minutes before involving professional agencies if necessary.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Yes, we offer three one-hour settling-in sessions to help children adjust comfortably to our environment.
