Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
Alphabets Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Alphabets Pre-school, a registered charity, has been a cornerstone of the Botley community for over four decades, providing a nurturing and vibrant space for young children. Their philosophy centres on learning through play, fostering individual development within a secure and stimulating environment that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
The pre-school encourages each child to progress at their own pace, supported by a dedicated team of qualified and caring staff members. The facilities boast a spacious, fenced-in garden equipped with artificial grass, a wooden climbing frame, and a sheltered area, enabling continuous outdoor play regardless of the weather.
Alphabets Pre-school is committed to offering a comprehensive and enriching early years experience, striving to help every child reach their unique potential.
Our ethos
Alphabets Pre-school's philosophy centres on learning through play and fostering individual development within a secure and stimulating environment, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They are committed to helping each child progress at their own pace and reach their unique potential.
What it's like
Children are warmly greeted by attentive, nurturing staff and settle quickly, engaging with friends and their key person. They are content, focused and highly engaged in stimulating activities planned by skilled staff who support their independence and early maths and literacy skills.
Charity-runLearning through playSecure garden with play equipmentExperienced and qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
2 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions
Established
2003
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Alphabets Nursery
Last inspected 23 June 2025
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly greeted by attentive, nurturing staff and settle quickly, engaging with friends and their key person. They are content, focused and highly engaged in stimulating activities planned by skilled staff who support their independence and early maths and literacy skills.
Inspector highlights
- Warm, attentive and nurturing staff who know children well
- High expectations for behaviour and strong social skills development
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum leading to rapid progress
- Inspirational leadership and strong staff professional development
- Strong commitment to supporting children with SEND and partnership with professionals
Inspection #10399582 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders are deeply committed to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), creating an exceptional environment where they thrive. Staff work in strong partnership with professionals and use highly effective strategies, ensuring every child receives the right support to make excellent progress.
Parent Reviews of Alphabets Nursery
5.0
(3)
Rachel
4 months ago
Lovely nursery ! My son loves it here , the staff are so lovely and caring .
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Sarah Pollard
7 months ago
Outstanding nursery. All the staff are very warm and welcoming. The children are all so happy and are genuinely loved by the staff.
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Samantha Clark
3 years ago
Lovely nursery. Lovely staff
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025
Date: February 2009
- June 2025Outstanding
- December 2019Good
- July 2015Outstanding
- August 2014Requires improvement
- February 2009Good
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