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Little Trees Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Ashley County Infant School, Lower Ashley Road, New Milton, BH25 5AA · Hampshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Little Trees Pre-school, located in New Milton, prioritises a play-based learning approach, believing it is the most effective way for children to develop. The preschool fosters an environment where each child's individuality is recognised and respected, allowing them to progress at their own pace.

A dedicated and skilled staff team supports children in achieving their potential, embracing outdoor learning in all weather conditions. The curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Curriculum, with a strong focus on nurturing children's strengths and encouraging them to reach new milestones.

The preschool is also committed to inclusivity, providing specialised support for children with additional needs to ensure their progress and achievement. Little Trees Pre-school values strong partnerships with parents, recognising their expertise and involvement as crucial to a child's educational journey.

Our ethos

Little Trees Pre-school is committed to a play-based learning approach, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Curriculum. They prioritise recognising and respecting each child’s individuality, allowing them to progress at their own pace, and foster strong partnerships with parents. Child-led learning is encouraged, with a focus on nurturing strengths and supporting children with additional needs.

What it's like

Staff are eager to welcome excited children into the setting, who happily leave their parents and join in with a vast range of activities. The staff know the children extremely well and cater to their needs, with a strong key-person approach and designated group times daily to develop skills and understanding. Children are confident and independent, making their own choices in learning and accessing resources independently.

Play-based learningOutdoor learning in all weathersSupport for additional needsStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate and billed termly, with flexible payment options available weekly, monthly, or in two installments. An optional daily breakfast club session is also available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Fees are billed on a termly basis.
  • Payments can be made weekly, monthly, or in two installments.
  • Fees are still due if your child is away on holiday during term time.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 15:00, with breakfast club from 7:45

Session types

Morning sessions, Lunch club, Afternoon sessions, All day sessions, Breakfast club

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Trees Pre-School

Last inspected 15 July 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

Staff are eager to welcome excited children into the setting, who happily leave their parents and join in with a vast range of activities. The staff know the children extremely well and cater to their needs, with a strong key-person approach and designated group times daily to develop skills and understanding. Children are confident and independent, making their own choices in learning and accessing resources independently.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and have good independence skills.
  • Managers provide an ambitious curriculum with a focus on communication and language development.
  • Staff feel extremely supported by their management team, who have very high expectations and a hands-on approach.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, providing interventions and working with outside agencies.
  • Parents are very happy with the care provided, with effective communication and strong parent partnerships.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the support for children to understand behaviour expectations and the impact their behaviour has on themselves and others.
Inspection #10399390 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They provide frequent interventions to ensure children are progressing in their learning, such as small group communication and language activities using visual aids, basic language, and signing. Managers use additional funding effectively to support individual children's needs, and staff work with outside agencies like physiotherapists and speech and language therapists to provide specialist support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide lots of opportunities for children to be outside. Children have lots of opportunities to extend their gross motor skills, for example, they climb and balance on logs, tyres, and climbing frames.

Parent Reviews of Little Trees Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Jack Halligan
8 months ago

I can not recommend this pre-school enough! Every single member of staff were outstanding. Very caring, personal and professional. Our daughter loved it here, never looking back on drop-offs. They have a great mix of learning and play, getting little ones ready for their next step to "big school", while keeping the day fun and enjoyable. I will forever be greatful for all of the team at little trees 🌳

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • July 2025Good
  • November 2019Outstanding
  • April 2016Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding

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