--- title: "Hedge End Village Hall Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Hedge End Village Hall Preschool, a nursery in Southampton — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The majority of staff there are mothers themselves and this shows when they are taking care of the children. They always go the extra mile but especially for holidays one of our child’s favourite was the polar express and Christmas dinner. 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Hedge End Village Hall Preschool # Hedge End Village Hall Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Old Library, St Johns Road, Southampton, SO30 4AF · Hampshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 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 Hedge End Village Hall Preschool is a nurturing and dynamic early years setting, boasting over 50 years of experience in providing childcare. The preschool is dedicated to offering a safe, warm, and engaging environment where children can thrive and learn. They are committed to delivering exceptional standards of childcare and preschool education, adhering to the government curriculum. The preschool fosters a cooperative atmosphere that promotes core cultural values and encourages positive relationships and respectful interactions, ensuring every child feels valued, confident, and secure. This approach allows children to achieve their individual goals and milestones. The curriculum emphasises a home-from-home environment, believing that a sense of safety and security is paramount to a child's learning journey. The preschool also integrates community engagement through visits from local professionals like firefighters and police, and outings to shops, libraries, and care homes. They focus on holistic development, including speech and language support with trained staff delivering early talk programmes, and encourage creativity, kindness, emotional development, and innovation. The outdoor space includes an allotment, mud kitchen, and climbing frame, contributing to a rich play and exploration experience. Our ethos Hedge End Village Hall Preschool is committed to delivering exceptional standards of childcare and preschool education, adhering to the government curriculum. They foster a cooperative atmosphere that promotes core cultural values and encourages positive relationships and respectful interactions, ensuring every child feels valued, confident, and secure. They emphasise a home-from-home environment, believing that a sense of safety and security is paramount to a child's learning journey. What it's like Children are happy and settled at the pre-school. Staff are kind and welcoming to children and treat them with care and respect. Children demonstrate that they feel safe as they invite staff into their play and seek them out when they are upset. Over 50 years of experience Charity Preschool Community engagement Focus on holistic development Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges a flat hourly rate for unfunded or extra hours. Additional fees include a weekly charge for consumables, an annual suncream club fee, and late payment or collection penalties. A non-refundable deposit is charged which includes a uniform and bag. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Quality consumables fee is payable in advance. - A non-refundable deposit includes one set of uniform and a bag. - Late payment fees apply to late invoices. - Late collection fees apply after scheduled pick-up times. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hedge End Village Hall Preschool Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10215348 Lead inspector Nina Lambkin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181370)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2540632) 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://villagehallpreschool.co.uk/) The Old Library, St Johns Road, Southampton, SO30 4AF [© 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#/-1.30713/50.91001/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southampton - [Day nurseries in Southampton](/search?q=Southampton) - [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=hedge-end-village-hall-preschool-so30-4af-2540632) ## Key facts Session types Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM), Afternoon Session (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM / 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM), All Day Session (9:00 AM - 2:30 PM / 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM / 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (term time only) Food Children have lunch between 12pm and 1pm. Healthy snacks and lunches are promoted. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Staff Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hedge End Village Hall Preschool Last inspected 9 March 2022 · Nina Lambkin 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 are happy and settled at the pre-school. Staff are kind and welcoming to children and treat them with care and respect. Children demonstrate that they feel safe as they invite staff into their play and seek them out when they are upset. Inspector highlights - The manager prides herself in creating a home-from-home environment where all the staff get to know the children well. - Staff know children well and talk about what they know and can do, using effective systems for planning and assessment. - Children learn about the diversity of the wider world by following characters around the world and marking countries on a map. - Older children show great curiosity and imagination as they transport water from the water pumping station and make creative concoctions. - Children's early literacy skills are well supported, and they learn to take manageable risks and use tools for a purpose. Areas to develop - 1 improve further the support on offer for children who speak English as an additional language to make even better progress in their learning and development - 2 ensure the planning of adult-led activities meets all children's individual needs to support their overall development and challenge them further. Inspection #10215348 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181370) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. Children's learning experiences and development are enhanced effectively through the use of additional funding. Outdoor space Children make independent choices about whether to play indoors or outdoors. Older children show great curiosity and imagination as they excitedly transport water from the water pumping station, make 'porridge' for the 'three bears', and ensure they have enough water for their newly planted beans and to make puddles for jumping in. ## Parent Reviews of Hedge End Village Hall Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLN7bByN6rcd_IesU7w6EgODQhQeZA24btIPMkVBO4_MoA-BA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) hannah longhurst 10 months ago 10/10 preschool!! Our daughter has been coming to this preschool for almost 2 years and i can truly say the staff are the most amazing caring people they have truly helped our child blossom and helped prepare her for school. The majority of staff there are mothers themselves and this shows when they are taking care of the children. They always go the extra mile but especially for holidays one of our child’s favourite was the polar express and Christmas dinner. Such a little gem of a pre school and could not be happier with our experience there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSNU9GUlhXRnBOVTI1MmVFVjVSRVkwYUU1cFprRRAB!2m1!1s0x487471e33d05ecd9:0x2653c5ce5b98b332) Reviews from Google for Hedge End Village Hall Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2761768486598914866&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 March 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181370) ## Frequently asked about Hedge End Village Hall Preschool ### Is Hedge End Village Hall Preschool Ofsted registered? ### What size of nursery is Hedge End Village Hall Preschool? ### What is the preschool working on developing? ### Which curriculum does Hedge End Village Hall Preschool follow? ### Is Hedge End Village Hall Preschool a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hedge End Village Hall Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery Hedge End Southampton · SO30 4AF 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-hedge-end-so30-4af-2831755) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Smiles Pre-School Southampton · SO30 0LE ](/nursery/smiles-pre-school-so30-0le-110034) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busikids Southampton · SO30 4BG ](/nursery/busikids-limited-so30-4bg-110339) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Piglets Day Nursery Southampton · SO31 1BH ](/nursery/piglets-day-nursery-so31-1bh-511331) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kanes Hill Pre-School Southampton · SO19 6FW ](/nursery/kanes-hill-pre-school-so19-6fw-131539) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing Southampton · SO19 0NL 4.1(16 reviews) ](/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-so19-0nl-2710813) [See all nurseries in Southampton →](/search?q=Southampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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