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Kempshott Under 5's Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
·St Marks Church, Homesteads Road, Basingstoke, RG22 5LQ · Hampshire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Kempshott Under Fives Preschool is a nurturing and friendly early years setting situated on Homesteads Road in Kempshott, Basingstoke. The preschool offers a stimulating environment for children, benefiting from a large garden and a well-equipped main preschool room.

The dedicated team of experienced practitioners is committed to providing high-quality care and education, fostering a safe and happy learning atmosphere where every child is valued. Open during term time from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, the preschool prides itself on its strong community ties and active fundraising efforts, which help acquire new equipment and replace existing toys across both its settings.

Families can easily apply for a space by downloading an application form from the "ABOUT US" section of their website or by contacting them via email. The preschool actively encourages parental involvement through various fundraising events like dress-up days and sponsored obstacle courses, and also facilitates online fundraising through platforms such as easyfundraising and Amazon Smile, allowing supporters to contribute without additional cost.

What it's like

Children form close bonds with staff and confidently engage in activities. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing tailored settling-in sessions. Children show a true love for learning in stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, demonstrating perseverance and developing critical thinking skills.

Nurturing and FriendlyExperienced PractitionersLarge Garden AccessActive Fundraising

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8:30am - 3pm Monday-Friday. Term time only.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kempshott Under 5's Preschool

Last inspected 19 September 2023

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 form close bonds with staff and confidently engage in activities. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing tailored settling-in sessions. Children show a true love for learning in stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, demonstrating perseverance and developing critical thinking skills.

Inspector highlights

  • All children benefit from an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that suits their needs, abilities and interests.
  • Children love to be outdoors in the fresh air and enjoy opportunities to climb, balance and jump in the garden.
  • The manager and staff help children to develop a sense of community and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and celebrations.
  • The knowledgeable manager is an enthusiastic professional who leads an equally dedicated staff team.
  • Parents highly value the manager and her team, reporting on impressive communication and an individualised approach.

Areas to develop

  • 1support individual staff to consistently embed new teaching strategies into their practice to enable children to reach their full potential.
Inspection #10301586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report on the impressive ways that staff communicate with them about their children's progress, such as through an online application, newsletters and verbally.

Parents are impressed with how happy their children are to attend and how excited they are to tell their parents about their day on collection.

Parents comment on the individualised approach offered, such as when staff carry out home visits before children start the nursery.

They say that this has led to their children settling into the routine very quickly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff thoughtfully plan activities and use additional government funding to meet individual children's needs. For example, the manager purchases weighted items to support children with their emotional needs.

Outdoor space

Children love to be outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy opportunities to climb, balance and jump in the garden. Staff organise exciting experiences, such as woodland walks, on their weekly outings, using these to enhance children's understanding of the natural world and promote their learning and well-being.

Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • September 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

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