Devon Close Preschool

Devon Close Preschool is a small, term-time setting in Tottenham for children aged two to four, with 24 registered places. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in March 2024, with the same judgement across education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. The report's strongest thread is purposeful curiosity: children explored frozen dinosaur eggs, magnets and a rotation wheel while adults extended their language and thinking.

The Early Years Foundation Stage means children build communication, physical, personal and early academic development through play and adult-guided experiences. In March 2024, staff adapted activities for different ages, abilities, children with special educational needs and disabilities, and children learning English as an additional language.

The detail is memorable. Children predicted what would happen as frozen dinosaur eggs melted in a jungle swamp, investigated magnetic and non-magnetic objects, and developed story language through animated reading. Outdoors, the inspection described a well-resourced garden with a mud kitchen and sand pit. Doctor-and-nurse role play brought in words including stethoscope and thermometer.

Relationships were a clear strength at the 2024 inspection. Children settled securely, formed close bonds with staff and responded well to consistent teaching about kindness, respect and routines. Safeguarding practice met the required standard.

Inclusion went beyond general statements. Families helped children explore cultural traditions, including making paper flowers to welcome spring in a Romanian tradition. A dentist visit reinforced a project about drinks, teeth and good toothbrushing. Family partnerships were another documented strength.

The preschool is at Devon Close, Tottenham, London N17 9HR. It operates during school term time and closes for school holidays. Confirm the current bookable attendance patterns directly.

The setting receives funding to provide free early education for eligible two-, three- and four-year-olds. Families should confirm eligibility and the attendance pattern offered.

• Attendance pattern. The setting is term-time. Confirm which days and session lengths can currently be combined.
• Small setting. Registration is for 24 places. Families who value a compact preschool should ask how children are grouped across the two-to-four age range.

Devon Close Preschool stands out for ambitious, playful teaching in a small term-time setting. The Outstanding 2024 findings were supported by concrete examples rather than labels alone: science investigations, expressive storytelling, imaginative garden play and culturally specific family involvement. It is best suited to families seeking a preschool day built around curiosity and close adult interaction, provided the current bookable pattern fits their week.