New starter questionnaires comments 2024
I appreciate how friendly all the staff are and they all seem to enjoy what they do
Our experience with the preschool has been amazing – **** has settled in really well and he is always excited to attend. It feels like Oscar has always been there. Everyone is really welcoming, and Oscar’s key worker is Michelle, and he loves her!
Settling in was great, I felt *** was in safe hands and I also felt supported during her first week, the staff are so friendly and I’m glad *** is surrounded by such friendly people
It’s been really great so far – warm welcome and lovely setting
I love every day, if we see any school ladies doesn’t matter if it is inside pre-school or outside, you are always smiling and welcoming to the children
*** has settled in really well and she’s really happy when I drop her off and collect her. She asks most days if she can go to preschool.
The communication with us is amazing, keeping us up to date with what’s happening and how he is settling. The use of Tapestry is brilliant and so informative. For a situation we have not been in before or know what to expect the staff at preschool are incredible. So approachable and caring with all the children’s best interests as a priority, consistently every day, all day!
An amazing place and we are looking forward to seeing how our little sunshine blossoms.
On entry start points and updates October 2024
All children have a 2-year progress check, or an on-entry start point with comments from their key person and then parents share their views too.
Thank you for the lovely comments. *** has settled back in quickly and loves coming to preschool. He is much more confident to talk about his day, circle time and his friends. We have also noticed his love for building recently. Thank you for including him in the nurture groups and for all the wonderful work that you do.
Thank you we are very proud of *** settling into her new preschool, she is very happy there
We are really pleased with how **** is settling in at preschool We can see his confidence is growing and we are so proud of how he is taking everything in his stride. Its really lovely to hear how he is building relationships with other children. In such a short space of time we can see a real difference in *** and it’s so wonderful to see how much he’s growing and developing thank you
We are very proud of *** and her progress at preschool and at home, thank you for taking such good care of her
*** looks forward to preschool and enjoys his days there. His vocab is getting better and when we go to toddlers on a Monday, he is trying to join in more with the others
*** seems to be very happy at preschool now. Following a few weeks when he was apprehensive about going in, he now loves showing us what he has made or telling us what he has been up to.
*** loves coming home and playing pre-schools. She loves telling us all about her day and comes home telling us all the new things she has learnt.
We have been really pleased with *** development and he really enjoys his preschool days. He looks forward to seeing the “Ladies” and his friends and he has gained lots of confidence and always has wonderful stories to tell us. He is our superstar
We are very happy with how well *** has settled back into preschool. She absolutely loves coming and we love listening to her sharing her days at pre-school
Thank you, we are happy he always seems happy after preschool and making some nice friends, he loves *** and Forest School!
*** is always so happy when coming home after pre school and tells us all about his day. He is now starting to tell us about new friends that he is making and loves talking about the games they have played
*** loves preschool. He is so excited about coming on Thursday and Fridays. *** has extended his friendships circle and enjoys talking about his friends. *** enjoys sharing his news with us all about the activities he completes – thank you for being so brilliant
*** is really enjoying her time at preschool, she is always happy to go and even asked to go more. She is always full is smiles at the end of the day and loves talking about her day. She seems more confident and definitely wants to be more independent. Thank you for making things easier with her hearing.
Transition comments 2024
*** loves the ladies at pre-school, he talks about helping them to tidy up when he is at home. After his visit to St Andrews, he told me all about it.
I echo everything that is written above – *** is a loving and kind child who requires as much love and attention as he gives. He has loved his time at Cullompton Pre-School and has forged great bonds with his key worker Louise and the School Manager Amelia and several staff members. We are so grateful to you all for supporting his development and for being such wonderful people in his life.
We are happy with *** knowledge at pre-school, what he was learning and doing here. *** is always happy when he comes home from nursery, he likes and enjoys coming here. All staff are nice and friendly when we ask something, they help and tell us everything.
We feel *** has really thrived whilst being at preschool. The help and support the ladies give to not only *** but to the whole family is incredible. *** loves coming to preschool and his confidence has soared. We will all be really sad when *** is no longer attending
*** has come a long way since joining the nursery, learning lots of numbers and shapes and songs and all round she has come out of her shell. The nursery staff are all wonderful and work really well with ***. *** always talks so greatly about her time there and loves the slide and mud!
This document sums up *** very well! She has loved everything about preschool, and I cannot thank all the staff for supporting her and including her equally and working so hard to help with her physical needs. Insanely grateful and we will miss you all so very much
We cannot thank preschool enough for everything they have done to support *** before he goes off to school. He has come on so much since starting and loves to talk about his day. Pre School have been fantastic since he was diagnosed with epilepsy, always there if needed. He is still learning so much at preschool and we can’t wait for his next chapter Thank you preschool for helping Toby grow and learn and for all the amazing things you do.
*** is a very happy girl. She really enjoys art and music and outside play. She has learnt some Chinese and knows a few Chinese words and she had an absolutely lovely time in Cullompton Pre School I really can see she enjoys every day at school. She loves Forest School every Friday. She is also excited about the move to Alphington Primary School.
*** is a happy creative and energetic little girl. She has loved her time at pre-school and is really looking forward to joining her brothers at school.
*** has grown up so much since being with Cullompton Pre School with settling away from Mummy to loving to coming to preschool. She comes so far with her interaction to her maths, and I can only thank the staff for working so well with Mummy and her to make this happen. I am so proud of what a bright loving young lady she has become.
*** has thoroughly enjoyed her time at preschool and fascinates me when she brings home new knowledge and skills. I believe she has found a solid foundation of love of learning that ha come from her time at preschool which puts her in good stead for a successful transition into school. She has made amazing progress with her speech and letter sounds in the past year and we are very proud of her.
Thank you, this was a lovely read. *** has loved being here and I’m sure he will miss you all. I am so happy with the progress he’s made while being at preschool.
We are so proud of how *** has adjusted and adapted to living in England. Our biggest goal is to raise kind individuals and seeing that he is sharing his kindness with others means an untold amount. He is thriving in school with everything he is learning and exploring – what a bonus. Thanks to all for allowing him to be himself as he navigates through these social and educational milestones
We feel *** ha really thrived since being at preschool. He absolutely loves going and often counts down the days until his next session. He loves to learn and tells me all about what he has learnt that day and is always telling us stories of what has happened. We are thankful to everyone at pre-school for helping him grow and learn.
As *** parents we can attest to all the developments that *** has made since joining Cullompton Pre School. We appreciate the great work that has been done so far. We are grateful for the progress he has made. Thank you for a job well done.
It has been an absolute joy to see *** come out of his shell and thrive in pre-school. I am so proud of him and I am very appreciative of all the staff for all their support and guidance.
We think this is a really accurate portrayal of *** she has really loved her time at preschool and looks forward to going in every day.
We agree with the summary given for *** and are looking forward to her transition to school
This is a true reflection of *** I trust Andrea knows *** very well and he calls her his special lady, HE HAS ABSOLUTELY THRIVED AT PRESCHOOL THANK YOU FOR ALL THE STAFFS HARD WORK
*** has really gained confidence since starting at preschool She really looks forward to going, she can be a little unsure in crowds and always looks for a trusted adult. Having a key person will really help her to settle in, we can’t thank the preschool enough.
*** has always loved preschool and always comes home and talks about what they have done. Always sad when not at school the preschool has been amazing with *** and she is really close to her key person. The preschool has made her come out of her shell which has been amazing, and we cannot thank them enough and she will miss them loads
This is very accurate for ***
This is highly reflective of the *** we see at home so is very insightful into his needs
Thank you so much for all the teachers to help my child with learning and exploring and playing
*** has come a long way with preschool, she has learnt so much and enjoys coming. She loves to share with us at home what she has done while she has been at preschool. It is nice to hear how well she has done at preschool and thank you for all that the preschool has done for her.
*** loves her time at preschool and often talks about her friends, teachers and what she has done at home. It is lovely to hear how she is progressing and that she is the same happy girl at preschool as she is at home. *** will be sad to leave but I know she will be excited to learn new things.
New Starter questionnaire comments 2023
You have a wonderful staff team, and we feel lucky for having a place here for our child. After a tricky start he is now happy, and we say thanks to his key person and everyone who works here.
We are so impressed with our setting, you clearly all love and care for **** He has come on leaps and bounds since joining you and he adores Andrea and calls her his best friend. He is learning so much – thank you
We are really impressed with how quickly you helped settle *** in
Thank you for making *** start to preschool such a positive one, we found the whole process smooth, the right balance on information without being overwhelming. I like the pack to refer to.
We are very happy with the pre-school. **** is very settled and really looks forward to her sessions with you
The settling in experience was really good, we loved that *** was able to come along for a quick session in July so he was able to see it all and have a play. We’re so happy with the preschool. Great communication and lovely staff. *** is so happy too! The learning journey book is lovely to see, and we enjoy looking at the photos from the week every Friday.
\Such a wonderful setting who have made *** and the extended family so welcome. *** is flourishing and learning so much. He loves coming to preschool which is the biggest priority. Couldn’t have wished for a more caring setting for him, thank you to all staff for everything so far
Amelia and Michelle have been amazing helping **** to settle into preschool and every night she talks about what she has done and the different things she comes out with, so many different things are so great. Akk was amazing, settling in sessions were great.
Couldn’t have wished for a better preschool for my son. He loves it and so do I. Settling in was a bit emotional first few times but thanks to the staff my son settled quickly. A fab pre school who really care for every child *** is always talking about all the things he learnt, he does not stop signing the songs he has learned. Amelia is just so attentive towards **** and nothing is too much trouble for her, and handovers are always thorough with every staff member, we love coming!
We are so pleased with how well the staff care and educate the children at Cullompton Pre School. We were well informed and made to feel very welcome but all staff at the new parents evening. No changes needed for settling new children in, everything you have in place works well. As a family who have allergies, we were put at ease from the start which is a huge relief when you have a child who has severe allergies in someone else’s care.
On Entry Comments – October 2023
On Entry comments – we prepare an on entry assessment for all children after a couple of weeks and we share these with our parents and ask for their views.
**** absolutely loves pre-school, I have no concerns that he is being well taken care of and his needs are being met. He talks happily about the friends he has made including the adults. He has learnt so many new skills already. I love that he knows everyone’s names and is happy to approach you all.
We are very pleased with **** settling in, thank you for all your help and for making everything ok for him to feel happy at preschool. All the ladies who work here are awesome and it was a pleasure spending some time with them
I am really pleased that **** has settled in well She always comes out happy and excited to tell me about her day and enjoys coming to pre school She looks forward to telling her teachers about events in her week. I am glad she is doing so well and I’m looking forward to seeing her progress
Really happy with how **** has so far settled into preschool he speaks so fondly of Amelia which is amazing to see how he has bonded so well with her. We completely agree with everything Amelia has said and where **** is on his on entry assessment. He can be very shy but since joining preschool it’s lovely to see him some on leaps and bounds and talk about peers
We feel **** has really blossomed since starting preschool. She has always struggled with independent play and is really clingy to Mummy but this is slowly improving, she loves her time at preschool
We are so happy with how **** has settled in to preschool, we both feel that a more structured setting like preschool is doing her the world of good. Thank you to Michelle and the other ladies for taking such good care of her
**** shows at home how happy she is and how much she enjoys pre school. **** is a chatty little girls who loves to talk to us about her day and all the activities she enjoys. **** repeats actions she does at pre-school e.g. puts her plate on the side when she has finished a meal.
**** has grown so much in all aspects since joining you guys at the preschool. She is chatty and confident and looks forward to coming to school
**** absolutely loves preschool, every time I pick him up he said “I like my school” as we are walking out of the gate. We are really happy with the progress he has made in such a short time.
**** always looks forward to going to preschool He tells us about circle time and how he enjoys the garden. He likes to tell me about his friends, he always tells me about his friends. He always seems happy when we collect him and says he’s had a good day
We are over the moon with how **** has settled in! He is always excited to go in and always leaves saying “good time” or “Really good time” He talks about friends and calls all the children his friends. He tells us about activities and enjoys looking at the preschool photos . We are pleased he will be getting support with his speech sounds and feel his language is improving all the time.
**** loves coming to preschool. It is never any effort to get him out of the house to you! He talks fondly of his friends the ladies and the things he has been doing. **** especially loves climbing and drawing and counting at the moment. I am pleased to see him included in the nurture group for C&L and hope that this enables him to catch up. Thank you for all that you do
**** is really enjoying preschool. He sometimes gets a little worried going in (and sometimes runs in!) but he always says what a great day he has had when he finishes and how much he is looking forward to going back. He’s started mentioning lots of his friends names and tells us about them. And we have also notices lots of positive changes in him since he started .
**** is always excited about pre-school and she is really enjoying learning and talking about what she does during her days
Transition to school comments from parents July 2023
You have clear picture of her skills and abilities. She likes to explain stories at home which she has learned from her school She loves her teachers and her friends. Her teachers are excellent they have helped her to become brave and bold
I’m so happy with *** progress, especially during the past year. She is becoming much more confident, and her speech is becoming easier to understand and I agree with all of Amelia’s comments as her key person. *** loves to be creative and explore outside, she is definitely a rule follower and loves to follow a routine. I am excited to see her settle at her new big school
*** has loved her time at preschool and I have no worries about her loving school as the all the ladies have prepared her so well
I cant thank preschool enough for all they do with the children they are all amazing a very big thank you we will miss you all so much
You have described *** perfectly
I agree with all the comments on the report, *** loves coming to preschool and always tells me how much fun he has had
*** has loved his time as preschool and thank you very much as he has come on so much
It has been a lovely experience with the preschool = all staff are cooperative and understanding
*** has come such a long way since starting preschool he loves coming into preschool and see his friend’s friend and teachers a big thank you to you all but especially Louise C she’s been incredible
*** has come so far since starting and his confidence has grown, and his speech and he loves seeing all the teachers and his friends
*** has flourished with the support of preschool he has been inspired by Robot Reg to start reading and loves to play with others.
*** has enjoyed preschool all the way – keen to come and comes out very happy and cheeky
*** has developed to much confidence, the strategies in place for his helped support him with his social and emotional wellbeing and that has been amazing, and I can’t thank preschool enough for their support and *** loves everyone in his environment and enjoys every aspect of pre school
These comments absolutely explain *** in every detail, *** adores the ladies here at preschool and over the last few months he has grown so so much in confidence and friendships
*** has developed so much since coming to preschool and he loves to come home and share what he has learnt
This is a wonderful transition document for *** he has come on in leaps and bounds during his time at preschool and we are so grateful for all the input from the whole team.
We have been delighted with *** experience at preschool and we have seen him grow so much even with just having two days a week. His confidence, his vocab and numeracy improved and he’s even interested in things beyond diggers! Thank you to all his teachers who have given him so much love and care to nurture his kindness and explorations
*** has loved her time at preschool and we knew the time would be fantastic here and would deeply benefit her after her older sister attended. We have seen her grow in confidence and play and develop with the other children and the lovely staff. She always loves coming here and leaves in a happy and confident mood. The school has helped her to learn to share and to be caring and thoughtful for others and to develop her creative skills thanks to all in involved to help *** continue to be a happy and lovely clever girl
*** has come on leaps and bounds since joining this fantastic pre school
Transition to school comments from parents July 2022
*** has loved his time at preschool comes home with all sorts of stories. He has loved spending time with his friends and continues to talk about new ones.
We have been so pleased with how much he loves school and how keen he is to go to big school
I’m happy with how she has changed so much being here
Thank you for a lovely report for *** it captures her perfectly and she has absolutely loved her time here and we are happy with the support she has received
It is so nice that *** is developing really well at Cullompton pre-school. *** loves coming to the setting and thank you for all that you have done
I’m happy with how Macie has developed over the years of being here, she absolutely loves school and loves learning new things. Cullompton pre-school is an amazing school to give them the best start in life I’m really happy how she has got on she will miss it
Thank you for all your continued support with *** he has absolutely loved coming to pre school
I am very proud of *** progress
*** really enjoys school and she loves to learn new things.
Great comments we are really pleased with *** progress and great to see he is on track with everything#
I have seen a massive development in *** at pre school She comes homes every day and gets excited to tell me what has happened She loves showing the family her drawings and I’m so happy to have seen her speech improved Thank you for everything you have done to help Brodie
He has really enjoyed his time at preschool and he’s looking forward to school.
*** really loves coming to preschool and being with his friends.
*** has loved his time at preschool and has come along so well with his speech and confidence, we are excited for his next chapter moving to school and making new friends which he loves
I feel very proud to read this and realise how well you know ***
I have loved how pre school have supported *** over the years and the relationships and skills she has learned.
Reading the above comments has made us extremely happy and proud.
Comments from New Starter Questionnaire January 2022
Such a lovely setting and staff who couldn’t be more helpful or caring towards the children and parents
The care provided is above and beyond. A family for all and a base for mindfulness learning.
I’m very happy with the care my son receives and he is very happy always to go in
I can’t express enough how happy I am with the pre school, I feel like my child is so loved and as a anxious parent the staff also make me feel at ease
The hard work and dedication from every member of staff that goes into pre school is incredible and I feel very lucky that my son is attending.
My child absolutely loves attending and the parent consultation was really useful. You all work incredibly hard and obviously care a lot for the children in your care, we feel lucky to send our child to you!
My son enjoys his time with you all. He seems to be settled and always comes home tired out and a bit muddy! He loves bringing crafts home.
They are all doing an amazing job considering what the staff, children and families have had to endure in the last 18 months due to COVID – well done! Keep up the positive spirit!
I notice things daily that my child learns it’s fascinating
I feel very good with all the staff and the care I receive and the support they give us.
The effort of home visits and the opportunity to join our child for a settling visit was really appreciated
Made me feel very secure as if I was leaving my child with a family member or best friend.
Praise for our social media presence
Love being able to see my daughter in action, makes me feel so proud seeing photos of her
I love the up to date content regarding what new things are happening in preschool, and the community interaction with the posts.
Seeing a glimpse into the day/week of learning our little ones have had.
Very informative and it’s nice to be able to talk to my son about what you have been doing.
In depth info on what they have done and what they will be doing. Aids conversation at home.
The blog and gallery are helpful to see what’s offered at preschool but the parents consultation and learning journey will tell me how my child is developing and progressing.
Comments from Facebook
Staff are so friendly, helpful, so good with the children – so glad my daughter went there
Cullompton Pre School are incredible. Ofsted outstanding, consistent, and incredibly dedicated staff and gorgeous outside facilities too. Absolute asset to this town.
Cullompton Pre School are amazing, I have sent all 3 kids there and they absolutely loved it – amazing staff.
Cullompton Pre School is amazing – both my daughters went there and loved every minute.
Transition views July 2021
We are so proud of how *** is doing at preschool. I love to see her drawings and creations that she makes and she is always happy to show us. I am excited for her to start school but a little sad this means the end of preschool I love brining Phoebe here, all the staff are lovely, friendly and helpful
*** has really enjoyed his time at preschool, he has made huge progress and we are very proud of how far he has cone
*** has come along so well and so far with the help of the staff at Cullompton Pre School. At pre-school he seems stimulated and more controlled with the help of Amelia. I’m so proud of how far he has come
So proud of *** he has learnt so much since he has attended this preschool and made lots of lovely friends
Since *** started preschool she has loved every minute and hates missing the days she can’t go
*** has absolutely oved her time at preschool and it’s been lovely to see her confidence grow and heat all the great fun things she gets to do at preschool *** loved to talk about all her friends and what they have done together
I’m very pleased with how *** has come along since joining pre school
*** has had a great time at preschool and has enjoyed every day. She will miss all the ladies and her friend – thank you for everything
We are very pleased with *** progress since starting pre-school. His confidence has grown so much and it has also helped with his physical strength too. The preschool have always been brilliant with any issues and prompt to reply to emails with any concerns
Thank you so much for helping *** grow into a cleaver and confident girl. She absolutely loves pre-school and she is going to miss all the ladies and children
*** has always loved coming to preschool, forming relationships with the ladies and other children, She has blossomed since coming here and we couldn’t be prouder thank you
*** loves preschool and I have seen him grown in confidence shouting and playing with the other children in the queue and saw him very comfortable and happy in the environment when I joined in with forest school.
*** absolutely loves attending pre-school, every day she tells me all about the fun and interesting activities she has done and all of the things she has learnt She is really looking forward to going to her next adventure to primary school.
*** utterly loves preschool, which she is absolutely ready for school she will miss the setting and all the ladies massively. *** has come on leaps and bounds at preschool and I can’t speak highly enough of everyone’s input into her development
When *** first started preschool he has trouble leaving me but as the months went on he has loved being there. He talks about all the fun things he’s done and is very proud of his work. I would like to say a thank you to all the ladies and I know he will miss you all
*** has loved his time at Cullompton pre-school. Thank you for all your support to us all as a family. He has really come on in recognising and writing words, we will miss you
I am very proud of *** and where she is in her learning, pre-school has played a massive part in this and *** absolutely loves preschool, she’s always excited about going an learning new things
Feedback from New Starter parent questionnaires 2021
“The settling in process was great, we all feel involved as a family – my child was made to feel very welcome and loves coming to pre-school.
I found the settling in process excellent, keyworker and all staff are very reassuring for child and parents.
Keyworker was amazing with my child when she started having a wobble in the mornings which quickly solved the problem.
My son was happy overall with the nursery settling and the staff friendliness. He likes to talk about his days at nursery and seems happy/satisfied when he is in there. The parents evening was brilliant and I had all my questions answered
We found settling in great. Our keyworker has done a great job comforting our child on her first few sessions and she now goes in really eager and with no trouble or tears
I found the settling in and new parents evening to be really good, very informative.”
Transition Comments from previous years.
“My daughter has really come on leaps and bounds thanks to all the lovely ladies here. Keep up the wonderful work ladies xx” – Laura
“My little girl LOVES preschool, and has asked to go MORE in September. As for us as parents we love their caring, professional and inclusive attitude. 😁” – Amy
“My daughter loves going to school they have help her so much with her speech and her hearing she has improved so much! It’s such an amazing school! Would recommend it to anyone” – Jessica
“My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Cullompton Pre-School I shall genuinely shed a tear on her last day next week before moving on to primary school. Thank you all at Cullompton Pre School!” – Sophie
“Our Two children have been to Cullompton Pre school. It’s an amazing school with Lovely staff. Thank you all guys for Amazing work! Our kids have had very special time.” – Nail
“Such a brilliant preschool. Amazing staff. I cannot recommend this preschool enough. They have made sophie feel so welcome. Helped settle her in and help her grow into the girl she is today. The staff are so kind and patient and ensure the children have plenty of fun whilst learning. Amazing!!! Xx we will be sad to say goodbye but will be back with my 2nd when the time comes x” – Vanessa
“A preschool truly deserving of its outstanding rating! After having one son go here & love it, it was the obvious choice for our youngest. Amazing staff & support, the progress made since he started here is astounding. Really given him encouragement & support in all areas, adapted to help with additional needs & gone above & beyond our expectations. Know they have given him a head start as he moves onto primary school come September.” – Becky
“Excellent pre school lovely atmosphere. The staff are fantastic with my little boy. Treat all children as individuals and help and support where needed. Amazing team all round and couldn’t ask for a better place for my Son to go. Highly recommend” – Katie
“My little girl has been at this pre school for the last 18 months and she absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing! They are very friendly and approachable. I will be very sad when my little girl starts school in September she has enjoyed every minute there and has learnt so much. I cannot recommend it enough!!” – Gemma
“The most dedicated and caring team of staff you could wish for looking after your little one. They treat every child as an individual and do everything possible to help them reach their full potential. Couldn’t wish for a better preschool for my little girl, she loves it.” – Kim
“Has to be one of the best preschools. My two eldest have gone here and my youngest will start in September.” – Charlotte
“A brilliant, bright, well organised and welcoming place.” – Rosie
“My son absolutely loves it at Cullompton pre school. All of the staff are so friendly and it is an engaging and stimulating environment for little ones to learn.” – Frances
“Love this preschool, both of my boys went here, such a lovely atmosphere, and the staff are lovely to.” – Aimee
“Both of my children love this pre school.. it has a great atmosphere, dedicated staff, high motivation, fantastic play based learning and equipment Highly recommended!!!” – Kirsty
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