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Foundations Community Pre-School in Woking (GU22 9BX)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2021)
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4.9(18 parent reviews) ·New Life Church, High Street, WOKING, GU22 9BX · Surrey
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Foundations Community Pre-School, located in Woking, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Operating term-time across three distinct settings, the pre-school focuses on fostering individual growth and development in a welcoming atmosphere.

They pride themselves on flexibility, allowing parents to choose between 2 sessions per week up to full-time care, with an optional lunch club to extend the day. The pre-school is committed to inclusivity, providing dedicated support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

With a team of qualified and enthusiastic professionals, including paediatric first aiders, Foundations aims to create a family-like atmosphere where every child is known and supported.

What it's like

Children thrive at this pre-school, which is described by the owners as the 'Foundations Family'. The well-being of staff and children is a priority. Children engage in purposeful play and are curious, inquisitive learners.

Flexible sessionsSpecial Educational Needs & Disabilities supportGovernment childcare funding acceptedExperienced and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around funded hours with additional hours charged at an hourly rate. The pre-school requests voluntary contributions for daily snacks, consumables, and site-specific enhanced provision. Families can opt out of these extra charges in writing while still accessing funded childcare.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Additional hours (outside of funded entitlement)£9 / hour
  • Healthy Snacks£1.50 / day
  • Consumables (per session)£1 / session
  • Enhanced provision (New Life)£13.50 / day
  • Enhanced provision (Westfield)£11.50 / day

Good to know

  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of funded early education per week for eligible families.
  • Charges for snacks, consumables, and enhanced provision are voluntary.
  • Families can opt out of voluntary extra charges by contacting the office in writing.
  • Government funding does not cover consumables, snacks, or additional services.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (New Life); Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (St Peter's and Westfield)

Session types

Morning Sessions, Afternoon Sessions, Early Drop Off, Lunch Club, Full Day, Extended Day

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Foundations Community Pre-School

Last inspected 28 September 2021 · Nicky Hill

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this pre-school, which is described by the owners as the 'Foundations Family'. The well-being of staff and children is a priority. Children engage in purposeful play and are curious, inquisitive learners.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive and engage in purposeful play.
  • Individualised support from highly skilled staff.
  • Exceptional care for children with special educational needs.
  • Curriculum challenges all children and widens experiences.
  • Strong partnerships with parents.
Inspection #10208736 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents report very positively on the extremely responsive and approachable staff and management team."

"They comment on how the staff are outstanding role models for their children, that the staff have positive friendships with each other and the impact this has on the atmosphere within the setting."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The care provided for children with special educational needs is exceptional. Staff take great care to find out as much as they can about the children's likes, needs and family backgrounds. They do this through trusting partnerships with parents and close relationships with professional agencies. Every achievement is celebrated, with staff showing genuine delight at even the slightest progress children make.

Outdoor space

Funding has recently been used to improve the outdoor area for those children who have fewer opportunities to experience an outdoor space at home. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Foundations Community Pre-School

4.9
(18)
Caroline Jukes
a year ago

Our daughter has attended Foundations for two years and she has absolutely loved it there. She has developed and blossomed so much under their care and is really well prepared to start school. The staff are all incredible with the children and build really strong nurturing relationships where they get to know them and their individual needs so well. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a preschool for their child

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Simona Lina
a year ago

The best preschool ❤️ we tried another one before ( Bright horizons) and we were very unhappy, our child was always sad to go there, but after we moved to Foundations she has changed just in one day. She was always happy to go there and meet her friends. All teachers are AMAZING. We really loved our preschool and we will miss it a lot

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Jennifer King
2 years ago

It’s hard to put into words how amazing this preschool is. Two of my children have attended. The eldest is 9 and will still talk about happy memories from preschool. My youngest is 5 and truly had the best time there. Laura and Matt are brilliant communicators and organisers and the rest of the staff are all so lovely. I really felt they cared about my children and actually really got to know them. My daughter especially left there full of confidence and ready to start school. If you are looking for a preschool where your child is valued for who they are, leaves full of confidence and most importantly has loads of fun in the process then this preschool will be perfect for you.

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Carrie Stephens
2 years ago

My experience of this outstanding school is not as a parent, but as someone who worked on the same premises in the church office. I saw and heard teachers interacting with the children on a daily basis. The teachers are so kind, patient and loving with the children. This is a happy place run to the highest of standards. I would not hesitate to recommend Foundations to anyone looking for a pre-school for a precious child.

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Tracy Barham
2 years ago

Fantastic Pre-School. My daughter attend from 2 1/2 until she went to school and loved every minute. The staff all showed so much care and passion towards their job and my daughter thrived whilst there. They provided so many amazing experiences. Would highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • September 2021Outstanding
  • July 2016Outstanding

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