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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Madhatters Nursery # Madhatters Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Mad Hatters Nursery School, Longmoor Road, LIPHOOK, GU30 7NY · Hampshire Number of places 46 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Hampshire 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 Mad Hatter's Nursery School, located within the grounds of Bohunt School in Liphook, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery operates during term time, Monday to Friday, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances indoor and outdoor activities. With a focus on inclusive learning, Mad Hatter's aims to support each child's holistic development, preparing them for future educational journeys. The experienced and well-trained staff are dedicated to fostering independence and decision-making skills in children, encouraging a natural curiosity for learning. The nursery prides itself on its unique approach, ensuring that every child feels welcome and valued, and their individual interests are integrated into the planning. Mad Hatter's also emphasises the importance of social skills, respect for others and the environment, and strong communication with parents to create a supportive community around each child. Our ethos We aim to support your child's all-round development and prepare him or her for the future. Your child will benefit from our staff's experience and educational training. We actively incorporate into our planning those things that are of current interest to individual children. We teach respect for the environment, property, animals and humans alike. We develop the art of good social skills and standards of behaviour through experience and example. What it's like Children are extremely happy and feel safe and secure. They settle quickly and are keen to make independent decisions in their play, expressing themselves through painting and creative construction. Children also spend a lot of time outdoors, investigating nature and showing a love for the natural world. Term-time only Play-based learning Indoor and outdoor curriculum ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges hourly rates tiered by age. Invoices are issued termly, and fees remain payable during sickness and holidays. Optional extracurricular sessions and snack provisions are charged additionally per session. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Invoices are issued at the beginning of each term with a pay by date. - Fees must still be paid if your child is sick or you take a holiday. - Snacks are optional; parents can opt out and provide their own. - Extra hours over grant allocation or early morning sessions are charged at standard hourly rates by arrangement. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time. Morning Session: 9:00am - 12noon; Morning session plus lunch: 9:00am - 1:00pm; Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Full Day Session: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Early morning start: 8:30am - 9:00am by arrangement. Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Madhatters Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10228968 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195986)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483520) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.madhattersnurseryschool.co.uk/) Mad Hatters Nursery School, Longmoor Road, LIPHOOK, GU30 7NY Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time. Morning Session: 9:00am - 12noon; Morning session plus lunch: 9:00am - 1:00pm; Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Full Day Session: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Early morning start: 8:30am - 9:00am by arrangement. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=madhatters-nursery-gu30-7ny-ey483520) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Madhatters Nursery Last inspected 13 September 2022 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 are extremely happy and feel safe and secure. They settle quickly and are keen to make independent decisions in their play, expressing themselves through painting and creative construction. Children also spend a lot of time outdoors, investigating nature and showing a love for the natural world. Inspector highlights - Children are extremely happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. - Staff plan an ambitious curriculum that focuses on what children know and can do. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language highly effectively. - Partnership working with parents is highly effective. - Staff promote children's health and well-being highly effectively. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen arrangements for coaching and support, to help staff understand how to provide children with further challenge in their learning. Inspection #10228968 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195986) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that staff treat their children as unique individuals and they flourish in their care. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities highly effectively. The special educational needs coordinator leaves no stone unturned to remove barriers to learning. She reviews intervention plans with precision and forms strong links with other professionals involved in children's care, ensuring children with identified delays receive swift support. Outdoor space Children spend a lot of time outdoors. They plant and harvest a variety of herbs, fruit and vegetables, and learn about life cycles. They show a love of the natural world and enjoy investigating nature, excitedly lifting logs, looking through magnifying glasses, and talking about their discoveries. ## Parent Reviews of Madhatters Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK5F6xxRrXUbQt1OtxxtDgyxlhvxNReHyO0bHy93yYjkUPYoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nisha Lockett a year ago A truly wonderful nursery! My daughter adores it here. Her face lights up when she knows it’s a ‘Hatties day’, and she goes in and comes out absolutely beaming. All the staff have a special kind of magic that is immediate, warm and nurturing. We are so grateful to be a part of the Mad Hatter’s family ♥️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyMEtpX21nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874346f26ef6a9b:0x68c55f4839fc6c3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJasRepDfKefKN408EC05j5WpDxNHbnNeZk8r2nOOGmkQWhYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sophie Jayne Probert 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dGZXVTFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874346f26ef6a9b:0x68c55f4839fc6c3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbiJpFvZCiK4ny38YEjf3UkBL3T5LdaOwZRAr_dxSY0xi9Xw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) katy watson 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndWE3NGxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874346f26ef6a9b:0x68c55f4839fc6c3) Reviews from Google for Madhatters Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=471846569635727043&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2016 - September 2022 Good - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Madhatters Nursery ### Is Madhatters Nursery a private nursery? ### Is Madhatters Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Whereabouts is Madhatters Nursery? ## About the setting Madhatters Nursery registered in 2014 and operates from buildings in the grounds of Bohunt Community School in Liphook, Hampshire. It offers free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children during term time only. There are 13 members of staff, with one holding a level 6 qualification, one a level 5, and nine holding level 3 qualifications. 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