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Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup

  • Ofsted: Outstanding · Mar 2022
  • Skipton BD23

In short: a nursery in Skipton, open since 1992, with room for 20 children. Ofsted last visited in March 2022. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Good to know

  • Outstanding in all 4 areas at its last graded inspection.
  • Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in March 2022.
  • Room for 20 children at a time.

Worth checking

  • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
Check free hours
  • OfstedOutstandingMar 2022, 4 years ago
  • Places20children at a time
  • Opened199234 years ago
Ofsted

What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?

Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.

Every Ofsted visit

Choose a year to see the visit.

Good or better at all 3 graded inspections since 2009.

What Ofsted found in March 2022

  • SafeguardingEffective
  • Quality of educationOutstanding
  • Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
  • Personal developmentOutstanding
  • LeadershipOutstanding
Read the 2022 report on Ofsted

The four grades, in plain English

Outstanding
Much better than the minimum.
Good
Meets every standard well.
Requires improvement
Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
Inadequate
Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

  • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

    Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

  • Up to 30 hours for working parents

    If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

  • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

    Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

  • Tax-Free Childcare

    For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup

Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup. Take this list with you.

  1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
  2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
  3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
  4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby

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Keep an eye on Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup

We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

The basics

School details

Type
Nursery
Opened
July 1992
Address
The Village Hall, Main Street, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RE
Ofsted reference (URN)
400454 · See it on the government register
Questions

Questions parents ask

Is Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup a good nursery?

Ofsted rated it Outstanding in March 2022. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.

What is Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated it Outstanding in March 2022. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.

How many free hours can my child get?

Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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