A PRE-school has cause for celebration after receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Inspectors visited The Villages Pre-School in Eldwick in December and in a report said: "The highly qualified pre-school owner has high expectations for children and staff.
"She is an inspirational leader and ambassador of high-quality childcare within the pre-school and beyond."
It added: "Staff have a wealth of qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge, which is continually built on.
"They demonstrate first-class teaching and professionalism.
"They plan an awe-inspiring, precisely tailored curriculum and reflect children's experiences all around the pre-school."
Children were said to make "rapid progress" and "excitedly and happily enter the pre-school".
The report said: "Children have formed wonderful friendships and secure attachments with staff. Staff are excellent role models."
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