Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 15:00, with breakfast club from 7:45
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.
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
Good to know
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
Last inspected 15 July 2025
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
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
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.
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.
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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Date: May 2011
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