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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Hart Plain Church Pre-School # Hart Plain Church Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 59 Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8RG · Hampshire Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hart Plain Church Pre-School, located in Waterlooville, PO8 8RG, operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to build confidence and independence through engaging and fun activities. The dedicated teaching staff focuses on supporting each child's development across the seven key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The pre-school emphasises family engagement as crucial to a child's progress and future success. Hart Plain Church Pre-School offers childcare in both Cowplain and Waterlooville, maintaining a commitment to ensuring all children make good progress in their learning journey. They also provide information and assistance regarding various childcare funding options, including universal and extended entitlements, encouraging parents to inquire directly for details on eligibility and available sessions. Our ethos Hart Plain Church Pre-School focuses on supporting each child's development across the seven key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They emphasise family engagement as crucial to a child's progress and future success. The pre-school aims to build confidence and independence through engaging and fun activities. What it's like Children eagerly enter the pre-school and are warmly greeted by staff, settling in swiftly to explore resources and activities. They benefit from attentive staff who plan engaging activities such as music and encourage curiosity. Children are busy and engaged, learning to understand and manage their emotions well, demonstrating confidence in asking for help and reassurance. Family Engagement Early Years Foundation Stage Focus Confidence and Independence Building ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured as an hourly rate that varies depending on the child's age band. Rates are segmented into three age brackets: 3 months to 2 years, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 4 years. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Published fees are for guidance only and do not constitute a legally binding agreement. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am to 4:00pm Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1968 Waitlist Spaces available ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hart Plain Church Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10311968 Lead inspector Emma Dean Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239548)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110111) 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.hartplainchurchpreschool.co.uk/funded-childcare-help/) 59 Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8RG [© 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#/-1.03387/50.89507/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Waterlooville - [Day nurseries in Waterlooville](/search?q=Waterlooville) - [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=hart-plain-church-pre-school-po8-8rg-110111) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hart Plain Church Pre-School Last inspected 12 January 2024 · Emma Dean 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 eagerly enter the pre-school and are warmly greeted by staff, settling in swiftly to explore resources and activities. They benefit from attentive staff who plan engaging activities such as music and encourage curiosity. Children are busy and engaged, learning to understand and manage their emotions well, demonstrating confidence in asking for help and reassurance. Inspector highlights - The manager and her staff team have a clear understanding of the skills they want children to learn, with a finely tuned curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge. - Children benefit from high levels of support for their communication skills, with staff introducing new words and providing simple explanations. - Staff provide effective support for children's developing social skills, helping them learn names and build relationships. - Children take part in many planned and purposeful activities to help them develop their listening and attention skills, such as 'What\\'s in the box?'. - The pre-school committee works closely with the manager to reflect on the quality of teaching and continuously improve the setting, with staff benefiting from regular professional development. Areas to develop - 1 improve deployment of staff to help them make the most of all opportunities to build on all children's learning - 2 support staff to give children sufficient time to think and explore problems before offering solutions. Inspection #10311968 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239548) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment favourably about the care that their children benefit from at the pre-school and the effective communication from staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Bug hunts outdoors provide staff with opportunities to add in counting, teaching children about early mathematical concepts. Children show they feel safe in the staff's care and are resilient when constructing with shapes outdoors, demonstrating pride in their achievements. Inspection history Date: January 2014 - January 2024 Good - April 2018 Good - October 2017 Inadequate - January 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Hart Plain Church Pre-School ### Where is Hart Plain Church Pre-School located? ### What is Hart Plain Church Pre-School working on improving? ### How can Hart Plain Church Pre-School be contacted? ### What age children does Hart Plain Church Pre-School take? ## Nearby day nurseries in Waterlooville Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hart Plain Church Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hart Plain Daycare Waterlooville · PO8 8RZ ](/nursery/hart-plain-daycare-po8-8rz-2659838) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Squirrels Nursery Waterlooville · PO8 9GX ](/nursery/squirrels-nursery-po8-9gx-ey471265) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Growing Places @ Anders Hall Waterlooville · PO7 6AW ](/nursery/growing-places-anders-hall-po7-6aw-2794017) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Poppins Preschool and Nursery Waterlooville · PO7 6AW ](/nursery/poppins-preschool-and-nursery-po7-6aw-2745202) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Queenswood Lodge Waterlooville · PO8 8DA ](/nursery/queenswood-lodge-po8-8da-2610385) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville Waterlooville · PO7 7UN 3.8(19 reviews) ](/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-waterlooville-po7-7un-ey499416) [See all nurseries in Waterlooville →](/search?q=Waterlooville) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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