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Penguin Pre-School # Penguin Pre-School in Fareham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 7 Sibland Close, Peak Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 3BA · Hampshire Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 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 Naval Under Fives is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing a nurturing, home-like learning environment for young children. They focus on fostering creativity, curiosity, and development for children from both military and civilian families. They operate seven settings, including Penguin Preschool, located in Fareham. They pride themselves on offering a safe, enjoyable, happy, and stimulating experience for every child, with an approach that builds upon each child's individual needs and interests. Penguin Preschool, specifically, is housed in a two-story residence, featuring dedicated areas for role-play, small world activities, construction, and art. The preschool also boasts an attractive garden with a mud kitchen, sand and water play, and a digging area. A unique feature is their artelier, an art studio where children collaboratively develop ideas with minimal adult intervention. The preschool welcomes community visitors and has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, highlighting their exceptional leadership, teaching quality, personal development support, and positive outcomes for children. Our ethos Naval Under Fives, including Penguin Preschool, is dedicated to providing a nurturing, home-like environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and development. Their approach builds upon each child's individual needs and interests. Penguin Preschool specifically features an artelier, an art studio for collaborative idea development with minimal adult intervention. What it's like Children are happy and excited to attend, settling quickly due to the strong bond with kind and attentive staff. They develop self-confidence and are extremely well-mannered, flourishing in an environment with high expectations for learning. The curriculum is challenging and embedded consistently, ensuring all children make excellent progress. Charity-run Ofsted Outstanding Military family support Home-from-home environment Artelier for creative play ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on age band for non-funded hours or families not eligible for funding. Weekly charges apply for consumables alongside a voluntary snack contribution. Parents must provide their own packed lunch, nappies, wipes, and suncream. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Early Years Funding is accepted between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm. - Parents must provide a packed lunch, nappies, wet wipes, nappy sacks, and suncream. - Fees are reviewed in January with any changes commencing on 1st April 2026. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Penguin Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317306 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243102)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507833) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=penguin-pre-school-po14-3ba-507833) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri: 08:00 – 16:00 Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Penguin Pre-School Last inspected 27 February 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are happy and excited to attend, settling quickly due to the strong bond with kind and attentive staff. They develop self-confidence and are extremely well-mannered, flourishing in an environment with high expectations for learning. The curriculum is challenging and embedded consistently, ensuring all children make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff are passionate about the service they provide, offering an extremely ambitious curriculum that is tailored to children's interests and needs. - Leaders place great emphasis on professional development for all staff, ensuring they are fully able to fulfil their roles and responsibilities and provide the highest quality care and education. - The inspirational leadership team consistently reflects and evaluates to make improvements to the pre-school, including ideas and feedback from staff, parents and children. - The special educational needs coordinator provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), quickly identifying children who require extra support and making swift referrals. - Children's behaviour is impeccable due to staff's high expectations and securely embedded routines, which ensure all children know what is expected of them. Inspection #10317306 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243102) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress. The special educational needs coordinator provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is highly experienced and passionate about improving outcomes for all children, quickly identifying children who require extra support and making swift referrals. She works alongside staff, parents and other professionals, and all staff have received training to support children with SEND, using Makaton signing and visual aids to further support all children to access the curriculum. Outdoor space Leaders secured funding to improve the outdoor space and make it more accessible to children in all weathers. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills, including promoting good physical development through teaching about healthy lifestyles and oral health. ## Parent Reviews of Penguin Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUqoFeAJS1pgtyPFTYqPTBudVNM3M2NcUAK33noQUyX0sGnQ045=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Henny EL Roche a year ago Lovely school. Amazing teachers and excellent settings. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNieExQTWhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746f52196994c3:0xa486449d0823e5d6) Reviews from Google for Penguin Pre-School. 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