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Fleet Methodist Church Preschool

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(13 parent reviews) ·Reading Road South, Fleet, GU52 7TF · Hampshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Fleet Methodist Church Preschool, established in 1980, offers a nurturing and well-organised environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Situated in Fleet, GU52 7TF, this childcare setting operates year-round, welcoming children from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with additional sessions on Wednesdays.

The preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring children engage enthusiastically in well-planned activities that spark curiosity, such as finding treasure in the sandpit and mixing potions in the water tray. The dedicated staff are adept at fostering communication and language development, with children making secure progress in these areas.

The setting is committed to inclusivity, providing targeted support for children facing barriers to learning, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. All staff members have learned basic sign language to enhance communication, reinforcing the preschool's commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of every child.

Through secure and responsive relationships with peers and practitioners, children confidently explore, learn, and develop a positive sense of belonging, preparing them well for their next stage of learning.

Our ethos

Fleet Methodist Church Preschool aims to provide a safe, happy, nurturing, free-flowing, play-based environment in which children are encouraged to develop their sense of curiosity through a stimulating and challenging range of activities which allows them to make choices and take turns. We aspire for each individual to become confident communicators as they develop a sense of responsibility and self-awareness on their journey to become confident, self-assured, independent young people who value and respect each other and our environment.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into a nurturing and well-organised environment where they receive care, feel safe and are able to thrive. Secure relationships with their peers and practitioners mean children confidently explore, take part in learning and develop a positive sense of belonging. Children enjoy their learning and make secure progress from their starting points, engaging enthusiastically in a well-planned curriculum that sparks curiosity. Those who face barriers to learning receive tailored support, helping them access the curriculum fully and achieve well.

Nurturing environmentStrong communicationInclusive supportPhysical developmentCuriosity sparked

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Morning Session: 9.00am – 11.30am; Lunch Club: 11.30am – 12.30pm; Afternoon Session: 12.30pm – 3.00pm

Session types

Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, Full Day

Waitlist

Waiting list maintained via application form

Age range

2 to 5

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1980

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fleet Methodist Church Preschool

Last inspected 16 January 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed into a nurturing and well-organised environment where they receive care, feel safe and are able to thrive. Secure relationships with their peers and practitioners mean children confidently explore, take part in learning and develop a positive sense of belonging. Children enjoy their learning and make secure progress from their starting points, engaging enthusiastically in a well-planned curriculum that sparks curiosity. Those who face barriers to learning receive tailored support, helping them access the curriculum fully and achieve well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make secure progress from their starting points, particularly in communication and language.
  • Leaders have established a highly positive and nurturing environment where expectations for behaviour are consistently understood.
  • Leaders have created an inclusive environment that prioritises children's welfare and wellbeing.
  • Leaders have created a well-planned curriculum that all staff understand and deliver effectively.
  • Leaders take purposeful action to promptly assess and identify children's individual needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Those who face barriers to learning receive targeted support that enables them to fully access the curriculum. Leaders and practitioners seek advice from external professionals and have created speech and language group sessions to incorporate this advice. All staff have learned basic sign language to enhance communication, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of all children, particularly those with additional barriers to learning and wellbeing.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy finding treasure in the sandpit and mixing potions in the water tray, and the setting prioritises physical development.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language quickly learn key vocabulary that allows them to communicate effectively with others.

Parent Reviews of Fleet Methodist Church Preschool

5.0
(13)
Jessica Prendergast
a year ago

Fleet is so lucky to have this preschool it is wonderful! The staff are so caring and genuinely go above and beyond for the children. They make such a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels comfortable and happy. I’m honestly so impressed by how many fun and creative activities they pack into each day. From crafts and storytelling to outdoor play and cooking, they really put so much effort into making everything enjoyable and engaging. They’re great at keeping parents in the loop, and you can tell they truly care about every child’s growth and happiness. Couldn’t ask for a better place for my little one!

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Zoe Gardner
a year ago

We couldn’t be happier with Fleet Methodist Preschool. Our daughter started in September and has thrived since attending, she’s more confident, sociable and learns lots everyday. They always have numerous activities set up each day, which not only are fun but also helps the children grow. The staff are amazing, always so friendly and there to support parents too. Thank you for such a brilliant set up!!

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Joanne Athawes
a year ago

A fantastic preschool. Both of my children attended here and we could not have wished for a better preschool experience for them. The teachers are so warm hearted, fun and friendly, and my children felt safe and happy. The activities and experiences they put on for the children are brilliant and they made great friendships that continued on to year R. Would absolutely recommend this preschool, couldn’t fault it!

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Stephanie King
a year ago

An amazing preschool, we couldn't have asked for more. Teachers are friendly and supportive. They all know the kids and it's a happy, positive environment. Staff are well organised and on top of paperwork such as accident and funding forms. It's not just childcare but a nurturing environment for getting them ready for school. Our son is 4.5 and is still challenged and learning, he has never complained about going!

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Aimee Beaumont
a year ago

The most wonderful pre school with the kindest and caring staff. My daughter absolutely loves going and always runs in happily and comes out with a huge smile on her face. I always feel very confident that she’s being so well looked after and the staff go out of their way to ensure all the children have a range of opportunities during their pre school years. My daughter particularly loves her yoga sessions and tells us all at home what the different poses are called! She also has access to a range of craft activities, an outside area and a borrow book library. I’ll be very sad to say goodbye when my daughter starts big school.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • February 2020Good
  • June 2016Outstanding
  • May 2016Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • April 2011Outstanding

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