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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Crestwood Pre-school # Crestwood Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Crestwood Pre-school, located in Eastleigh, offers a welcoming and engaging environment for young children during term time. The pre-school operates with a strong community focus, evidenced by its charitable status and reliance on parent involvement for fundraising, which supports enriching activities like the "living eggs experience" and caterpillar observation. Children are encouraged to attend full-day sessions, with specific opening hours from Monday to Friday. The pre-school prioritises a smooth transition for new families, inviting prospective parents to open sessions to meet staff and explore the setting. While the pre-school provides free snacks, parents are asked to supply a packed lunch for their child. Crestwood Pre-school actively supports government funding initiatives to make childcare accessible, processing applications for funded hours directly and guiding parents through the application process for extended entitlements. What it's like Children at Crestwood Pre-school play joyously and demonstrate strong relationships with staff. The effective key-person system helps children feel safe and secure. Children also understand expectations and respond well to routines. Charity-run Community focused Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Fees for additional hours are calculated per term and invoiced monthly or half-termly in advance. Sessions do not include lunch, which parents must provide. Snacks are provided free of charge, supported by optional voluntary donations. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Additional hours not covered by funding £6.50 / hour Good to know - Fees for additional hours outside of funding are calculated termly in advance. - Invoices can be paid monthly or half-termly, due at the start of each period. - No mandatory additional fees, though summer outings require an optional extra cost. - Snacks are provided free of charge, with voluntary contributions accepted. - Parents must provide a daily lunchbox with an ice pack for lunch at 12pm. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, Term time only. All Day 9:05 - 15:05 Food Snacks provided free of charge, parents to provide daily lunchbox. Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full days Established 1986 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Crestwood Pre-school Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399861 Lead inspector Nicola Houston Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283867)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109941) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=crestwood-pre-school-so50-4fz-109941) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Crestwood Pre-school Last inspected 7 July 2025 · Nicola Houston 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 Children at Crestwood Pre-school play joyously and demonstrate strong relationships with staff. The effective key-person system helps children feel safe and secure. Children also understand expectations and respond well to routines. Inspector highlights - Children play joyously and have strong relationships with staff. - Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum. - Staff encourage children to develop their independence skills. - Dedicated staff provide highly effective support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Leaders are reflective and provide high-quality training for staff. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should develop the implementation of the curriculum to further extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts. Inspection #10399861 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283867) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Dedicated staff provide highly effective support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff develop strong channels of communication with professionals, such as speech and language therapists and medical workers, to ensure that plans for children's learning and care are implemented collaboratively. Leaders strive to provide all children with access to their full entitlement to education. Outdoor space Children become highly engaged in small-group story times in the garden. Staff read enthusiastically to children and talk to them about the different pictures. Inspection history Date: November 2009 - July 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - January 2016 Outstanding - November 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Crestwood Pre-school ### How is Crestwood Pre-school classified by Ofsted? ### How is SEND support managed at Crestwood Pre-school? ### What are the opening hours at Crestwood Pre-school? ### What stands out about Crestwood Pre-school? ### Is Crestwood Pre-school Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Eastleigh Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Crestwood Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 9DF ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-9df-2622052) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Little Delwood Eastleigh Day Nursery and Preschool Eastleigh · SO50 9DF ](/nursery/little-delwood-eastleigh-day-nursery-and-preschool-so50-9df-2786186) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Cuddles and Care Day Nursery Eastleigh · SO50 9DW ](/nursery/cuddles-and-care-day-nursery-so50-9dw-2835636) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 5HT ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5ht-2831751) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford Eastleigh · SO53 2LN ](/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-chandlers-ford-so53-2ln-ey341325) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 5PU ](/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5pu-ey558651) [See all nurseries in Eastleigh →](/search?q=Eastleigh) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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