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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school # Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school in Fleet Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Curious Explorers, 194 Clarence Road, FLEET, GU51 3XP · Hampshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 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 Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school in Fleet offers a stimulating and supportive environment where children's natural curiosity is encouraged to flourish. The nursery is committed to adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a broad educational foundation that prepares children for future academic success and life skills. They have a strong focus on outdoor learning, as highlighted by their Forest School programme, which provides unique opportunities for children to engage with nature. The nursery maintains transparent communication with parents, offering detailed policies on various aspects of childcare from admissions to safeguarding. Operating with extended hours, Curious Explorers aims to accommodate working families while providing a nurturing space for young minds to develop and explore. Our ethos Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school fosters children's natural curiosity within a stimulating and supportive environment, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Their commitment includes a Forest School programme for outdoor learning and engagement with nature, aiming to prepare children for future success and life skills. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery, arriving with confidence and separating from parents with ease due to an effective settling-in process. This fosters a strong sense of belonging and helps children form secure relationships with staff and their key person from the start. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to enhance communication and language development, with accessible books and skilled staff modelling new vocabulary. Forest School programme Adheres to EYFS framework Extended opening hours ## Pricing & funding 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://www.curiousexplorers.co.uk/farnham/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am - 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school Last inspected 26 November 2024 · Jane Franks 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 are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery, arriving with confidence and separating from parents with ease due to an effective settling-in process. This fosters a strong sense of belonging and helps children form secure relationships with staff and their key person from the start. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to enhance communication and language development, with accessible books and skilled staff modelling new vocabulary. Inspector highlights - Leaders have designed a clear curriculum that helps children to develop essential skills and knowledge. - Staff regularly assess children's progress and quickly identify and act on any signs of developmental delay. - Staff build on children's understanding of mathematical concepts effectively. - Staff provide children with a range of experiences to learn about the local community. - Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the setting. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen interactions to support all children to remain engaged and focused, particularly during adult-led group activities - 2 support staff in consistently guiding children to develop a secure understanding of good hygiene practices. Inspection #10367700 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265579) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367700 Lead inspector Jane Franks Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265579)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489836) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=curious-explorers-day-care-and-pre-school-gu51-3xp-ey489836) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children that require extra support, such as in their speech and language development, receive timely and targeted intervention. The strong commitment to collaborative working with external professionals ensures that support is tailored effectively. This helps to close gaps in children's learning swiftly and successfully. Outdoor space Staff ensure that books are accessible indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy visits to the library and the park. They delight in forest school sessions, where they learn how to take safe risks. ## Parent Reviews of Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIn6d6UQJbgPQwAOLQb_juChFswbooR2O-oIQYq6Ee6hgkzLQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alexandra Selwyn 4 years ago My little boy is all smiles when he realises it's time for nursery again. He's progressing so well under the kind and loving care of all the staff, and spends his days learning through play and making friends, having opportunities I'd not be able to give him at home. We are so happy to have found Curious Explorers! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXOXBXZnRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48742be1a92972a7:0x6f49eac6177f3717) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIeg3Gn5bDIUg4AIqvzOQCUwv3q_FqP7s2pQpELfkk8NHaL-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Street 8 years ago My daughter loves her time at Curious Explorers and doesn't even look back when I drop her off. The staff are fantastic with the children and are very flexible if you need last minute childcare if they have availability. I would highly recommend them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdU95Q253RRAB!2m1!1s0x48742be1a92972a7:0x6f49eac6177f3717) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX23HcoFaUPVWwEEqoIQMCx-XL4ukr6tD_AHCkAaIqdeFjM_Hy2mA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Shane Rowe 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwNXZDTWpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48742be1a92972a7:0x6f49eac6177f3717) Reviews from Google for Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8019198748028516119&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 - November 2024 Good - February 2019 Good - November 2018 Inadequate - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school ### What outdoor learning does Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school offer? ### How did Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is the age range at Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school? ### How are meals handled at Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school? ## Nearby day nurseries in FLEET Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Pumpkin Patch Fleet Fleet · GU51 3RP 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/pumpkin-patch-fleet-gu51-3rp-ey236710) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Fleet Methodist Church Preschool Fleet · GU52 7TF 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/fleet-methodist-church-preschool-gu52-7tf-507806) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Heath House Day Nursery Fleet · GU51 4PA 4.2(14 reviews) ](/nursery/heath-house-day-nursery-gu51-4pa-ey381395) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Wentwood House Day Nursery Fleet · GU51 4NP 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/wentwood-house-day-nursery-gu51-4np-ey480774) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Little Gems Fleet Fleet · GU52 7RY ](/nursery/little-gems-fleet-ltd-gu52-7ry-2846105) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St Philip And St James Playgroup Fleet · GU51 3AR ](/nursery/st-philip-and-st-james-playgroup-gu51-3ar-ey346347) [See all nurseries in FLEET →](/search?q=FLEET) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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