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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool # Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · King Georges Hall, Browns Lane, Leatherhead, KT24 5ND · Surrey Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Surrey 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 Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool, situated in Leatherhead, KT24 5ND, offers a nurturing environment for young children, closely aligning with Surrey school term dates for 38 weeks of the year. The preschool prioritises extended day care, typically from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM, while also providing a limited number of morning-only sessions for younger children. They encourage two-year-olds to attend a minimum of morning sessions, and children in their final year before school are recommended to attend at least two full days. Recognising its small size and limited capacity, the preschool offers a maximum of three full days per child per week. They are committed to providing a comprehensive programme that includes a variety of activities and resources tailored to meet the needs of each child throughout the day. What it's like Children arrive happy and leave their parents with confidence, settling quickly and showing eagerness to start their day. They are inquisitive learners with high levels of engagement, demonstrating impressive confidence and independence when exploring their environment. Staff build superb relationships with children and are active participants in their play. Extended day care Limited morning sessions Follows Surrey school term dates ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges hourly rates that vary based on the child's age and funding status. Different registration fees and hourly structures apply depending on whether the child is eligible for funding or not claiming Free Early Education, with meals billed as a separate daily charge. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Registration fee of £50 includes a preschool t-shirt and a two-hour settling-in session. - A £35 non-refundable registration fee applies for children not claiming Free Early Education. - Meals are charged separately from hourly rates. ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM Age range 2+ years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10285588 Lead inspector Amanda Harrison Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224058)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455027) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-bookham-effingham-preschool-kt24-5nd-ey455027) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool Last inspected 20 June 2023 · Amanda Harrison Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and leave their parents with confidence, settling quickly and showing eagerness to start their day. They are inquisitive learners with high levels of engagement, demonstrating impressive confidence and independence when exploring their environment. Staff build superb relationships with children and are active participants in their play. Inspector highlights - Children are inquisitive learners and demonstrate high levels of engagement. - Staff ignite children's curiosity through rich and varied experiences. - The manager is a reflective and enthusiastic professional who confidently leads a dedicated staff team. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, and staff are excellent role models. - Staff confidently support children's early language development. Areas to develop - 1 increase the use of effective staff interactions that extend children's critical thinking skills, enabling them to make even better progress - 2 build on the already good activities to help children form a greater knowledge and understanding about diversity and other cultures. Inspection #10285588 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224058) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly about the pre-school. They feel well supported by the staff. > Parents appreciate that staff keep them informed about their children's progress and provide suggestions as to how they can continue to support the children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children especially enjoy being outdoors and exploring the many opportunities with enthusiasm. For example, children's excitement is infectious as they master the climbing wall in order to observe dog walkers on the local field. ## Parent Reviews of Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1p2xum3o5iYLtN8Epvl8ZJjQIUKiZkg_Mudi1lmV0UnA1sQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Clare Keating 2 years ago My daughter spent two very happy years at Little Bookham and Effingham preschool. It was so lovely to drop her off in the mornings knowing that she was in a safe, calm and nurturing environment. We were so sad when she left. The staff are so kind and caring and so much thought went into the arranging the children’s daily activities. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4d2ZLU1hnEAE!2m1!1s0x4875de732cfae6b7:0xd88083cadaa7757d) Reviews from Google for Little Bookham & Effingham Preschool. 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