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Little Fishes Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·St. James' Church Centre, Church Lane, Farnham, GU10 4EN · Hampshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Little Fishes Nursery School, located in Farnham, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children from two years old until they are ready to enter Reception. The nursery focuses on supporting children's holistic development, equipping them with essential skills for their pre-school years.

They offer a stimulating setting that combines structured activities with learning through play, fostering a sense of accomplishment and building confidence in each child. Little Fishes prides itself on its warm atmosphere, strong sense of belonging, and close collaboration with parents.

The nursery has received positive recognition for its high aspirations, challenging curriculum, and commitment to encouraging curiosity, confidence, and joy in its pupils, enabling them to flourish. They offer a range of activities, including "Forest Fun" sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, which involve exploring nature in the woods, and a "Cookery Club" on Wednesdays, where children can prepare tasty treats to take home.

Parents have praised the nursery for its exceptional support during the transition to nursery life and its dedication to exceeding expectations.

Our ethos

Little Fishes Nursery School aims to foster curiosity, confidence, and joy by providing a stimulating setting that combines structured activities with learning through play. They are committed to supporting children's holistic development and enabling them to flourish, with a particular emphasis on encouraging curiosity and confidence. Extra-curricular activities include "Forest Fun" and "Cookery Club".

What it's like

Children confidently enter the setting and are curious learners, exploring a stimulating environment. Staff are readily available to read stories and play, with children responding positively and listening to instructions. They encourage kindness and celebrate achievements, effectively supporting emotional well-being.

Play-based learningForest SchoolCookery ClubStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate starting from April 2025. Morning snacks are charged extra per session, with an option for parents to provide their own and opt out. Withdrawal or a reduction in hours requires half a term's notice or fees in lieu.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Half a term's notice or half a term's fees required for withdrawal or reducing hours.
  • Payment accepted via cash, bank transfer, childcare vouchers, or Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Morning snack is optional; families can opt out and provide their own.
  • Payment schedules can be arranged upon request.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Friday: 9:00am - 12:30pm

Session types

All day sessions, Morning sessions, Lunchtime add on, Afternoon sessions

Age range

2 years to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Fishes Nursery School

Last inspected 27 January 2025

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 confidently enter the setting and are curious learners, exploring a stimulating environment. Staff are readily available to read stories and play, with children responding positively and listening to instructions. They encourage kindness and celebrate achievements, effectively supporting emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently enter the setting and are curious learners.
  • Staff are readily available to read stories and play alongside children.
  • Leaders have high aspirations and a clear curriculum.
  • Staff successfully implement the curriculum, encouraging independence.
  • Children benefit from a range of additional experiences, including cooking and forest play sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1review staff deployment so that they enable all children to remain highly focused on their learning
  • 2support staff to encourage children to build their confidence to explore their ideas further.
Inspection #10376003 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report on the effort staff make to build strong partnerships, which greatly benefits their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff carefully monitor children's progress and swiftly identify when children may need additional support for their learning. Staff work effectively as a team to close any gaps children have, and use a range of strategies to help children understand, such as through using signs and gestures, to help all children communicate their wants and needs.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a range of additional experiences at the setting. For instance, they regularly take part in forest play sessions.

Parent Reviews of Little Fishes Nursery School

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2007

  • January 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • March 2015Outstanding
  • January 2011Good
  • June 2010Inadequate
  • March 2007Outstanding

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