Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (except Bank Holidays).
Mother Goose
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Mother Goose Day Nursery, established in 1992 in Aldershot, offers a warm and friendly childcare environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. This family-run nursery prioritises creating a loving and secure atmosphere where children feel welcome.
The staff consists of qualified and experienced childcare specialists who regularly receive training in areas such as first aid and food hygiene, ensuring a high standard of care. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year, excluding Bank Holidays.
They aim to provide a nurturing setting for early development and are committed to the well-being and growth of each child. Parents can find more information about their services, read frequently asked questions, and view their gallery through their website, which also provides contact details for inquiries and registration.
What it's like
Children arrive happily at this warm and nurturing setting. Parents appreciate daily opportunities to speak to their child's key person and exchange information about their child's needs. Staff pay close attention to the emotional requirements of the children and provide comfort and reassurance when needed.
Family-run nurseryQualified and experienced staffEstablished in 1992Focus on continuous staff training
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
2 to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Mother Goose
Last inspected 13 August 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily at this warm and nurturing setting. Parents appreciate daily opportunities to speak to their child's key person and exchange information about their child's needs. Staff pay close attention to the emotional requirements of the children and provide comfort and reassurance when needed.
Inspector highlights
- Children engage with outdoor learning opportunities and move between indoor and outdoor environments, exploring and developing hand-eye coordination.
- Children develop independence skills, such as managing personal hygiene, in preparation for school.
- Staff promote children's communication and language development well through conversations and asking questions.
- Children behave well, follow instructions, and show respect for their environment.
- Leaders foster a strong connection with the local community and a family ethos, supporting families in their child's education.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to enhance their planning and delivery of the curriculum during group activities so that it meets the differing needs of the children
- 2build on the arrangements for staff supervision and training to further develop their skills and raise the quality of teaching.
Inspection #10399463 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know their key children well and can confidently talk about each child, explaining what they are currently working on. They demonstrate the ability to recognise delays in children's learning and development and how to support them in these areas to make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children engage with outdoor learning opportunities and move between indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoors, staff plan and provide a rich and varied range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests and support them to make good progress in their learning. Children ride cars, explore in sand, and look for minibeasts, developing physical skills and an enthusiasm for nature.
Google Reviews of Mother Goose
5.0
(6 Google reviews)
Klea Hystunaj
3 years ago
The best nursery ever . I had my son in another setting for a one year and he was having a hard time to settle there ,no happy at all . It’s been a month that he is attending Moothergoose . I am amazed how happy and settled he is there . Completely a different child . Thank you so much to every member of staff they are so lovely. Thank you Helen and Charlotte for the support, honestly it was the best decision I have ever made to bring him there. You are doing a great job Moothergoose.
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Justyna Tokarz
4 years ago
Amazing nursery with can do attitude. My daughter is very happy over there ☺ I can highly recommend that place 😊
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Shannon
6 years ago
If your looking for a preschool that are on the ball. I highly recommend mother goose, the staff manager are all friendly and care so much.
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anjali m
2 years ago
My daughter loves to be there all the staff are so friendly and Helen the manger is so helpful..highly recommend
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diana lazur
3 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: December 2019
- August 2025Good
- December 2019Good
Frequently asked about Mother Goose
About the setting
Mother Goose day nursery registered in 2017. It is open from Monday to Friday throughout the year, from 8am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are eight members of childcare staff who work at the nursery, seven of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3.
- URN
- EY553806
- Registered person
- Woodside Trading Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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