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My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. My son also has additional needs that all staff members have gone above and beyond for him. They have great activities for all times of the year. The Christmas performance was amazing, it made me choked seeing my son sing along with all the other children. My son is a big fan of Kath (his key worker) but I know he loves all staff members as he talks about them all regularly. Thankyou Harefield Pre School 😊", "datePublished": "2024-12-16T14:30:33.500910Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "G G" }, "datePublished": "2025-11-26T08:42:43.414598153Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kath Farminer" }, "datePublished": "2020-08-21T09:20:01.965291Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harefield-community-pre-school-so18-5nz-ey233403#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Harefield Community Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harefield-community-pre-school-so18-5nz-ey233403" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harefield-community-pre-school-so18-5nz-ey233403#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the published fees at Harefield Community Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Published charges include a termly fee of £45. Extra sessions cost £24 for children aged three and under for a three-hour session, and £18 for children aged three to four for the same length session. Lunch club is £4.50, with a T-shirt priced at £8.50 and a jumper at £9.50." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Harefield Community Pre-School support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff know each child’s needs and learning style and use that understanding to plan support from the start. 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Harefield Community Pre-School # Harefield Community Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Harefield Primary School, Yeovil Chase, Southampton, SO18 5NZ · Southampton Number of places 52 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Southampton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Good Ofsted rating Large outdoor area Experienced staff ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A termly fee is charged. - Extra sessions are 3 hours long and aged-banded. - Lunch club is charged separately. - Uniform t-shirts and jumpers are available to purchase. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Harefield Community Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10388414 Lead inspector Kelli Wiseman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281027)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY233403) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=harefield-community-pre-school-so18-5nz-ey233403) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday: 8.15am – 3.00pm; Tuesday: 8.15am – 3.00pm; Wednesday: 8.15am – 3.00pm; Thursday: 8.15am – 3.00pm; Friday: 8.30am – 11.30am. Lunch Club (Mon – Thursday): 12.00pm – 1.00pm. Session types Payable sessions for non-funded children, Payable sessions for funded children requiring extra sessions Age range 2 years 9 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Harefield Community Pre-School Last inspected 5 June 2025 · Kelli Wiseman 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 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. Inspector highlights - The management team are committed and passionate about providing high-quality care and education for all children. - The support for children with SEND is very strong. Staff work in close partnership with parents and other professionals to put targeted support in place at the earliest opportunity. - The management team are dedicated to support staff's well-being and continued professional development. - Staff support children's speech and communication skills exceptionally well. - Staff very successfully support children to develop a love of books. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the lunchtime transitions to ensure that routines are well structured and consistently meet the needs of all children - 2 build on partnerships with parents to share children's next steps in learning, to support them to continue their children's learning at home. Inspection #10388414 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281027) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know all children well, including their individual needs and their different learning styles. This supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress from their starting points. The support for children with SEND is very strong. Staff work in close partnership with parents and other professionals to put targeted support in place at the earliest opportunity. Additional funding is used wisely for intended children to meet their individual needs and prepare them for future learning. ## Parent Reviews of Harefield Community Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLhM1VYKNMeyWwGnbRNCZNSAKUnd8yO69AfqjbMGkbGKAr4Ug=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cody Hatch a year ago Highly recommend this pre school! My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. My son also has additional needs that all staff members have gone above and beyond for him. They have great activities for all times of the year. The Christmas performance was amazing, it made me choked seeing my son sing along with all the other children. My son is a big fan of Kath (his key worker) but I know he loves all staff members as he talks about them all regularly. Thankyou Harefield Pre School 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2b0pDNjZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48747180996293cd:0x678f08fdd3206ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIkKDIPMs5Tj3r39P9YNspNKWHi8yOpiJVOYk-OOe-FoBboow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) G G 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WNWJHSkZOMEZ0TUVOR2NEWjVRelZRWWpRNVRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x48747180996293cd:0x678f08fdd3206ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0VazrhLdviatPDAnlEsSZXaopIjRT8WZGCyn5t-hlBcnEtVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kath Farminer 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDbHRPbkpREAE!2m1!1s0x48747180996293cd:0x678f08fdd3206ed) Reviews from Google for Harefield Community Pre-School. 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