Children-First Info Ltd - IG9 5DJ

Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables is an Outstanding early years setting that has achieved exceptional standards across all evaluation areas. This is a first inspection for the setting (registered in 2022), and the inspector found exemplary practice in curriculum delivery, staff interactions, behaviour management, and leadership. The setting operates with a clear focus on child-led learning, risk-taking, and community engagement. All four legacy framework areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) map to Outstanding grades, which translates to the new November 2025 framework with all seven areas graded at the highest level. The setting demonstrates sustained excellence with no areas requiring improvement, presenting an opportunity to invest strategically in maintaining and enhancing already exceptional provision while exploring opportunities to reach Exceptional (95-100) grades in targeted areas.