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Castle Hill Pre-School # Castle Hill Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Fort Hill School, Kenilworth Road, Basingstoke, RG23 8JQ · Hampshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Hill Pre-School is a non-profit, committee-run charity located on the grounds of Fort Hill Site. The pre-school embraces a philosophy of learning through play, offering a rich environment with diverse resources and activities, including extensive loose parts play, to stimulate children's development. The dedicated team of practitioners, all qualified to at least Level 3 and holding paediatric first aid certifications, provide personalised care and education, collaborating with parents to support each child's progress and happiness. Recognising the critical importance of early brain development, the pre-school focuses on high-quality interactions where children are encouraged to choose their own activities, fostering deep engagement and natural learning extensions, rather than relying on adult-led interruptions. Their curriculum is designed to support communication, language, social skills, mathematical understanding, and literacy development, with a specific focus on preparing children for school through engaging activities and resources that span both indoor and expansive outdoor play areas. What it's like Staff create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and settle quickly. Children arrive happy and engage enthusiastically in activities, such as pretend play. Leaders focus on physical development and understanding of the world, with children enjoying bug hunts and feeding pre-school pets. Charity-run Committee-run Learning through play Outdoor play zone Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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 →](https://castlehillpreschool.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, sessions from 9am to 3pm Age range 2-4 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1990 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Hill Pre-School Last inspected 11 October 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and settle quickly. Children arrive happy and engage enthusiastically in activities, such as pretend play. Leaders focus on physical development and understanding of the world, with children enjoying bug hunts and feeding pre-school pets. Inspector highlights - Leaders have made positive improvements since the last inspection, focusing on children's learning needs. - Staff provide good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, seeking external support for tailored assistance. - Leaders effectively use additional funding to broaden children's experiences through outings to local shops, parks, and woods. - Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop physical skills, including running in outdoor play spaces and creating obstacle courses. - Staff emphasise independence skills, assisting children with tasks like buttering toast and encouraging personal care routines. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff interactions with children to continually support and enhance their developing speech and vocabulary to an even higher level. Inspection #10326463 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260905) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Hill Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10326463 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260905)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110024) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-hill-pre-school-rg23-8jq-110024) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment they feel involved in their children's learning. > They say that staff are always available to offer advice and support, when needed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They seek support from the local authority early years team and work closely with other professionals involved in children's care. This ensures children swiftly receive tailored support to help close gaps in their learning. Outdoor space Leaders place a strong focus on developing children's physical development and understanding of the world. Children show great pleasure as they carefully lift objects to seek out bugs in the garden. Staff provide children with many opportunities to develop their physical skills, including happily running around the outdoor play spaces and delighting in creating obstacle courses alongside staff and their friends. ## Parent Reviews of Castle Hill Pre-School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXEckY160CgKadQYjzKtDDGFKDJxC71ELiEEKjtr9kib_KhaB-SqA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Divya Sharma 7 years ago My child loves her preschool. As a parent I m very satisfied with CHPS regarding their teaching plans, hygiene and values. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdDZidUFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487421e2e46cfa2b:0xa54ca6898a01af8a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVD4but1RP4wg-ydNfdkr82xNgo_biUlkRqgHZTqIryZ-zPMYc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Burgess 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMk03VEt3EAE!2m1!1s0x487421e2e46cfa2b:0xa54ca6898a01af8a) Reviews from Google for Castle Hill Pre-School. 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