Harefield Community Pre-School

About this day nursery

Harefield Community Pre-School, located in Southampton, has been a provider of early years childcare and education for over two decades. The pre-school earned a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in July 2019.

Their core philosophy is 'Play, Learn and Flourish', and they are dedicated to promoting a sense of belonging, respect, and inclusion for all children. The pre-school also focuses on enhancing speech and language development, fostering positive and safe relationships, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

They cater to children aged from two years and nine months up to five years old. Harefield Community Pre-School prides itself on creating a secure yet stimulating environment where children can thrive, develop confidence, and pursue their individual interests.

They also highly value building trust with parents and caregivers. The facilities are secure, spacious, and well-maintained, featuring a large outdoor area with access to the adjacent school grounds.

The staff are both qualified and experienced, committed to providing a high standard of care and education. The pre-school accepts various government funding options, including 2-year funding, 15 hours of free government funding, and 30-hour government funding for working parents, with options for accessing funded hours in sessions or across two and a half days.

Our ethos

Harefield Community Pre-School's core philosophy is 'Play, Learn and Flourish'. They are committed to 'promoting a sense of belonging, respect, and inclusion for all children', creating a 'secure yet stimulating environment where children can thrive, develop confidence, and pursue their individual interests'. They also 'value building trust with parents and caregivers'.

What it's like

Children flourish in this warm and inclusive pre-school. Staff create an environment that is inviting and captures children's interests from the moment they arrive. Staff are excellent role models, teaching children how to express their emotions and the importance of mutual respect. Children behave extremely well and play harmoniously with their friends, sharing resources and taking turns.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a termly basis. Additional three-hour sessions are available and priced according to the child's age group, with separate fees for lunch club and uniform items.