Foundations Community Pre-School, located in Woking, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. With three distinct settings across the area, the preschool operates during term-time for 38 weeks a year, providing a variety of morning and afternoon sessions to suit different family needs.
They pride themselves on offering flexible childcare solutions, including optional Lunch Clubs and the ability to choose as few as two sessions per week, up to full-time attendance. The staff are dedicated to fostering a caring, home-like atmosphere where every child can flourish at their own pace, supported by a team of experienced and qualified professionals.
Foundations actively supports children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and welcomes government funding for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. Their commitment to quality is reflected in their Ofsted ratings: "Outstanding" for Westfield and New Life settings, and "Good" for St Peter's.
What it's like
Children are happy, settled and show high levels of emotional well-being. They are kind and caring, and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning, exploring new challenges and developing a "can-do" attitude. Children make good progress from their starting points thanks to an ambitious curriculum and support from staff.
The preschool offers funded early education places alongside optional charges for additional hours, snacks, consumables, and enhanced provision. These voluntary contributions help cover costs not met by government funding, such as extracurricular activities, resources, and online journals, with opt-out options available.
Funding accepted
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Opening hours
Term time only (38 weeks a year); New Life: Morning Sessions 8.45am - 12pm (Early Drop Off 8.30am), Afternoon Sessions 12.45pm - 4pm (Friday N/A); St Peter's and Westfield: Morning Sessions 8.45am - 12pm (Early Drop Off 8.30am), Afternoon Sessions 12.30pm - 3.30pm (Friday N/A)
Session types
Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Lunch Club, Full day
Age range
2 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2010
Last inspected 8 May 2025 · Ingrid Howell
What it's like to attend
Children are happy, settled and show high levels of emotional well-being. They are kind and caring, and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning, exploring new challenges and developing a "can-do" attitude. Children make good progress from their starting points thanks to an ambitious curriculum and support from staff.
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Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express that they appreciate being kept informed about the various experiences their children enjoy.
They comment on the significant progress their children have made since attending the pre-school.
Inclusion & environment
Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), develop the skills they need for the future. Leaders and staff collaborate closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with SEND receive the targeted support they need to close any gaps in their learning.
Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise as they play in the well-resourced outdoor environment.
We had registered our first child with this preschool years ago and had a great impression, which is why we enrolled our younger child. Unfortunately, since the change in management, our experience has been disappointing. Communication and responsiveness have been poor, and the management has shown little understanding of family circumstances. The way attendance times and sign-ins are recorded has also been inconsistent and used to justify extra charges, which feels unfair. We’ve now decided to withdraw our child and hope the new management takes steps to improve communication, transparency, and care for families.
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My son graduated from Foundations St Peter’s Church in July and I can honestly say they are outstanding. The organisation and hard work Matt and Laura put in make the pre school outstanding. As a parent you get updates and photos of all the fun activities your child gets up to regularly. They organise fun activities like trips to Bocketts Farm, Sports Day and a christmas trip to the pantomime. The staff are super! They care so much for the children and make them feel so welcome on drop off. The activities are so much fun and there is something different to do each day. My son has learnt so much at Foundations and has enjoyed the visits from external visitors such as the police, fireman, paramedics and even the ice cream van. I am so sad my son is graduating but the staff have done a fantastic job of getting him school ready by practicing trying on uniforms, looking at photos, and giving him the skills to be ready. I will definitely send my younger children there.
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Hi everyone,my son really enjoyed his time in nursery and learned a lots of things.At first he had a speech problem, after joining nursery he can speak properly like other kids.I am very happy that my son was in this nursery.Teaching staff was very helpful and cooperative.
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Great Pre-School with Friendly Staff
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Date: December 2010
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