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Dandelions Community Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·St. Marks Primary School, Danebury Road, Basingstoke, RG22 4US · Hampshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Dandelions Community Pre-School, nestled in Basingstoke, offers a stimulating environment where children learn through self-led exploration and imaginative play. The preschool champions continuous provision, allowing children unhindered access to both indoor and outdoor spaces, filled with open-ended resources that spark curiosity and creativity.

Highly qualified staff foster strong, engaging interactions, challenging and motivating children to reach their developmental milestones. This approach aims to cultivate happy, confident, and independent learners, preparing them effectively for their school journey.

The preschool operates during term-time, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and prides itself on its 'Good' Ofsted rating.

Our ethos

Dandelions Community Pre-School champions continuous provision and self-led exploration, using open-ended resources to spark curiosity and creativity. They aim to cultivate happy, confident, and independent learners through child-led play and strong staff interactions.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging and good relationships with staff. They enjoy a wide range of toys and resources, independently accessing them with enthusiasm. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have their needs met well by caring staff, who use additional funding efficiently to support individual needs, learning, and development.

Child-led learningOutdoor playOfsted "Good" ratingCommunity focussed

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • 2-year-old session (non-funded)£6.50 / hour
  • 3-4-year-old session (non-funded)£6.00 / hour

For fee information, please refer to the funding and fee pages or contact the preschool directly.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday, term time only

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Waitlist

Limited Availability September 2026

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dandelions Community Pre-School

Last inspected 14 November 2022 · Tracy Bartholomew

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, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging and good relationships with staff. They enjoy a wide range of toys and resources, independently accessing them with enthusiasm. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have their needs met well by caring staff, who use additional funding efficiently to support individual needs, learning, and development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have a clear understanding of the curriculum and provide a range of activities that allow for children to make their own choices.
  • Children are supported in developing their independence skills very well, making their own choices and decisions about their play.
  • Children's health and well-being are well maintained and supported, with good arrangements for food and drink.
  • Children demonstrate friendly behaviour and show that they can work cooperatively with each other.
  • The pre-school's special educational needs coordinator works effectively with staff, parents and children to support them.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise and use opportunities to challenge and extend children's emerging interests in order to maximise learning
  • 2support staff to recognise when to give children more time to express their knowledge, think through ideas and respond to questions asked.
Inspection #10259490 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have their needs met well by caring and nurturing staff. Staff use additional funding efficiently to support children's individual needs, learning experiences and development. The pre-school's special educational needs coordinator works effectively with staff, parents and children to support them. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs and know what support the children require. All staff work closely with parents and professionals involved in children's care to maintain a consistent approach. This has a positive impact on all children's development and progress.

Outdoor space

Children can choose where to play, inside or outside. Children's physical development is further supported as they enjoy climbing and riding bicycles outside.

Parent Reviews of Dandelions Community Pre-School

4.0
(4)
magda gorska
2 years ago

My daughter loved it there ,very lovely staff and always helpful,highly recommended

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Jennifer Jury
2 years ago

Extremely rude on the phone when making enquiries so decided not to try and book a viewing hopefully was just them having a bad day

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Victoria Blum
7 years ago

Great pre school. My daughter is so happy there.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • December 2019Good
  • November 2014Outstanding
  • February 2009Good

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