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Harestock Nursery # Harestock Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 65 Harestock Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 6NX · Hampshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Hampshire 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 Harestock Nursery, situated on the outskirts of Winchester, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. This privately owned and managed nursery prides itself on fostering a child's imagination through engaging play and dedicated learning spaces, including an expansive and secure garden. With a capacity for 60 children, the nursery provides distinct age-based rooms to cater to the developmental needs of each child. The facility also boasts in-house catering, offering freshly prepared meals by a qualified chef who accommodates various dietary requirements. Harestock Nursery operates 50 weeks a year, with flexible opening hours from 8 am to 6 pm, and an early breakfast club starting at 7:30 am. They are committed to inclusivity, welcoming all children and providing tailored care. The nursery team consists of highly qualified and experienced staff, many with advanced accreditations in early years education, safeguarding, and special educational needs. They offer competitive pricing and accept government funding for eligible families, with a transparent billing system that allows for monthly budgeting. Parents are encouraged to take a guided tour to discuss their child's individual needs and explore the facilities. What it's like Children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff understand what they want children to learn and how to tailor their teaching to help children reach their potential. Children are physically active and learn to take well-supervised risks, which gives them confidence to try new things and challenge themselves physically and mentally. Children enjoy their time and develop warm, trusting bonds with staff. Staff respond to individual needs with kindness and care, fostering good emotional security and supporting a calm atmosphere. Privately owned and managed Caters for 6 months to 5 years In-house chef and catering Large secure garden Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Fees at this nursery include optional charges for daily or session-based meal provision. While there is no registration fee, a non-refundable guarantee placement fee is required to reserve a future place. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - No registration fee is charged. - A non-refundable Guarantee Placement fee is required to reserve a place. - Meal provision is optional, and parents can choose to opt out. - Full-day meal charge includes morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and afternoon tea. - Morning-only meal charge includes a morning snack and lunch. - Afternoon-only meal charge includes an afternoon snack and afternoon tea. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Harestock Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367451 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262952)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501331) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.harestocknursery.com/) 65 Harestock Road, WINCHESTER, SO22 6NX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.34035/51.08167/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WINCHESTER - [Day nurseries in WINCHESTER](/search?q=WINCHESTER) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=harestock-nursery-so22-6nx-ey501331) ## Key facts Food All food cooked on the premises by a qualified chef, catering for allergies and intolerances. Parents can opt out of meal provision for funded places, with attendance limited to afternoon sessions. Opening hours 8am – 6pm (Breakfast club from 7.30am) Age range 6 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Apply for admission to reserve a place. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Harestock Nursery Last inspected 5 November 2024 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 make good progress in their learning and development. Staff understand what they want children to learn and how to tailor their teaching to help children reach their potential. Children are physically active and learn to take well-supervised risks, which gives them confidence to try new things and challenge themselves physically and mentally. Children enjoy their time and develop warm, trusting bonds with staff. Staff respond to individual needs with kindness and care, fostering good emotional security and supporting a calm atmosphere. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in their learning and development. - Strong leadership and high staff morale contribute to a shared vision for children's life-long learning. - Children develop good literacy skills through encouragement of books and mark-making opportunities. - Children are curious and excited to learn, with activities planned around their individual interests. - Partnerships with parents are good, with staff taking time to get to know families and share updates. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of large-group activities to maximise children's learning, engagement and participation - 2 provide parents with more specific information about children's individual next steps to help them extend learning at home. Inspection #10367451 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262952) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are physically active. They have space to run and enjoy riding around on scooters and tricycles. Staff ensure that children learn to take well-supervised risks. ## Parent Reviews of Harestock Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOUog7imRYB0uo_gsZDzBbVw3RlFNqlUcuSb_FqEkT8UaHBg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steve Brown 4 years ago Having transferred my daughter from another nursery I cannot speak highly enough of Harestock Nursery - a really friendly atmosphere with great staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHcXRPdkR3EAE!2m1!1s0x48740ddc2155266d:0x998423524e099615) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWgTQ3KUYc0M1vFgjSmIy30DS88_vRndhaBX7KUyaqCJB1UBea7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) mathieu castano 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4cjlXVXVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48740ddc2155266d:0x998423524e099615) Reviews from Google for Harestock Nursery. 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