Discovery Pre-school

Discovery Primary Academy, Mount Steven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough PE4 6HX
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9.4 38 Reviews
Discovery Pre-school is an Early Years Alliance childcare service located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

The pre-school offers 26 Ofsted-registered places per session for children aged between two- and four-years-old.

Committed, friendly and qualified staff follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and place a strong emphasis on encouraging learning through play and involving parents in the life of the setting.
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Care Provided by Discovery Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Carter (Early Years Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:45-18:00
    Tuesday 08:45-18:00
    Wednesday 08:45-18:00
    Thursday 08:45-18:00
    Friday 08:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Discovery Pre-school

  • Children aged 2-3 years - £20.00 per pre-school session.


    Children aged 3 years and over - £17.00 per per-school session.


    Children aged 3 years and over - £5.00 per Out of School club session until 4pm.


    Or £15.00 per Out of School Club session until 6pm.

Discovery Pre-school Reviews (38)

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Discovery Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.384) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Discovery Pre-school has 38 reviews.

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Review from Grzegorz P (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nice staff very helpful. My son enjoys spending time there. Learning a lot.
There is very good communication. We get every week an update on how our son is making progress.
I am very happy we made the right decision to send him there.

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Review from Kayleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be more happy with my experience with this nursery. They were so welcoming when I first went to view the nursery and have gone above and beyond to make my little one feel settled and welcome here.
They have helped my little one come on leaps and bounds in her development and speech. You can
also tell that the ladies who work there genuinely care about doing the best for the children.

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Review from Natasha K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Discovery Preschool is one of the best in the area. As I tried almost every preschool for my little one. But this is the best with the brilliant staff very caring and passionate about what they are doing. All of them take care of the kids like angels very supportive and humble. All of the ladies are
wonderful. Their passion makes this place wonderful and best for kids. Thank you all.

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Review from Joyce O (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful nursery, my son has been made to feel extremely welcome at Discovery Academy Nursery and he enjoys his time there. The staff always keep me well informed about my little one's progress of the day. I'm really happy with the service and I will recommend the nursery to friends and families.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, friendly and professional. My boy enjoys going to preschool and never has had any issues going on and always comes out with a smile on his face and has lots to tell me about his day. Thank you.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very lovely preschool with incredible staff who are always ready to help. It is a safe place for children and staff encourage children to be independent and always have fun activities for children. I am very pleased.

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Review from Joshua M (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the attention they pay to the children's overall development which goes beyond academics but all-round character building plus social skills. Beautiful place to start for a child!
Awesome faculty members. Friendly, attentive, carry out different observations on the children's development and
share same with the parents.
Children are in capable hands and there is nothing to worry about.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this setting to anyone. The staff are so supportive in and out of the setting, for the children and their families. I’m so pleased with my child’s progress while being in this setting, they are blossoming with all the things they are learning. Social skills, confidence, fine motor
skills, speech, the list goes on but it’s all good.
My child will be attending this setting again next year and I can’t wait to see all the ways that my child’s development will improve with the staff's help and guidance.

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Review from Taiwo A (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Discovery Pre-school is a home away from home for my son. The staff are very welcoming. My son is comfortable around them.
He misses school whenever he's not at school.
The children too are one happy family. They are always happy and play very well with one another.

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Review from Ruth B (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend after school club, I have been so happy with the staff and management. One of my children has extra physical needs and the staff have been so accommodating to him and implemented everything they can for his needs and communication has been fantastic. The staff are all friendly
and approachable and most importantly my children are happy there

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is doing fantastic at Discovery, she loves coming each day. The staff are amazing and support me and my child whenever it is needed. I can’t thank them enough, I will be just as sad as my daughter when she leaves for big school.

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Review from Stacy J (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic preschool and has such lovely staff! My daughter and son both attend and they have done nothing but shine since they have started, my daughter asks to go every day (even weekends). It really is the best preschool in the Walton area.

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Review from H E (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always had a good experience. My little one seems to be happy and enjoys attending. All staff have been incredible and do their best to support each and every child and parent, well done! We will always be grateful.

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Review from Sandra P (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with this nursery and my boys love it. Staff are very welcoming and helpful if we have some questions. Boys always get taken good care of and are happy, always have a good time at nursery. Highly recommended!

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and good facilities for children, my child absolutely loves it, she always motivated to go from day one. Staff always attentive towards children needs, they have activities for children to engage in, staff make an effort to organise multicultural celebratory days hence Highly recommend
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Review from Anita B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I will recommend Discovery Pre-school to everyone. When my son started, I was thinking it is going to be a problem because my son was so attached to me at home. My son settled in so quickly, happily going all the time to the nursery, this felt overwhelming. The team there are very brilliant, it makes
me feel confident and feel included. I can't thank them enough for the good job they are doing there with all this hard time.

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Review from Justyna L (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to this nursery. She made contact with the ladies very quickly and I was surprised. I am pleased with the quick communication via the family app which gets photos and videos of my daughter's activities. I highly recommend.

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Review from Ditirwa P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you want a tailored child care service that keeps you up to date on everything that happens or that is going to happen, this is the place for you! Experienced teachers that are very engaging in every way and they are an important part to the community. They also encourage and engage children in many
different ways. A reliable service that never lets you down. My daughter has been attending after school club and she absolutely loves being there and feels free and comfortable. So good to see them back.

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Review from Tatyana A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with how the nursery go about things. Their app is an amazing thing which really shows how your child is progressing in their time there. The staff are so nice and friendly. They encourage diversity and make the children feel at home. My son loves going and comes home every day excited
to go to preschool the next day. I definitely recommend it.

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Review from Micha C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such friendly and caring staff. Our little boy loves going to the setting. I could not recommend this preschool enough! We feel that since he has moved there that he has learnt so much and we love the fact that it is connected to the school. We even have a choice to have our little ones in uniform
so they can match their older brothers and sisters, this also makes washing easier.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.384)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.384) out of 10 for Discovery Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.815 for Discovery Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 92 Ratings = 4.815

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.569 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Discovery Pre-school is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.769

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Early Years Alliance

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Early Years Alliance

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Early Years Alliance

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Meet the Team (6)

Laura

Laura Carter

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2017

I have worked with children for around 17 years in a range of settings, It’s my passion to ensure that our team provide the very best for our children and families. I enjoy watching the children grow and develop especially through stories and songs.

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Alison

Alison Riddell

Job Title: Early Years Deputy

I have been working with the Early Years Alliance now for 17 years, in a range of different roles. My true passion is supporting the children and their families through what we offer and the wider community

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Karen

Karen Matchwick

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

I have been at Discovery Pre-school for 14 years and I like listening to the children chat, giggle and laugh while playing together.

Kiya

Kiya Reed

Job Title: Early Years Educator

I enjoy taking part in different activities and trying new ideas. I love learning about different cultures and celebrating them with the children and their families.

Ruth

Ruth Dwamena-Yeboah

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2020

I have worked with the Early Years Alliance for over 7 years in the Peterborough settings. I like to help children achieve their potential whilst making learning fun.

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Kelly

Kelly Zajac

Job Title: Early Years Educator and Setting SENCO

I have been in childcare for almost 7 years and thrive in completing additional training and courses to become the best practitioner I can be. I enjoy keeping children active and expanding their imaginations through role-play. I love making a difference by supporting children with additional needs to develop in all areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Discovery Pre-school accepts?

Discovery Pre-school accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Discovery Pre-school Open?

Discovery Pre-school is open: Monday 08:45-18:00, Tuesday 08:45-18:00, Wednesday 08:45-18:00, Thursday 08:45-18:00, Friday 08:45-18:00.

How many Children does Discovery Pre-school have capacity for?

Discovery Pre-school has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Discovery Pre-school to the centre of Peterborough?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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