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Perins Preschool # Perins Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Sun Hill Junior School, Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB · Hampshire Number of places 36 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Perins Preschool, situated in Alresford, caters to young children with a focus on providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The preschool values privacy, detailing its cookie usage on its website to ensure transparency for users. It offers varied session times, including morning, afternoon, and full-day options, with a focus on flexibility to accommodate different family needs. Children can bring their own packed lunches or opt for a hot lunch from an external catering company specialising in healthy meals. The preschool processes invoices in advance, accepting cash, cheque, or direct bank transfers, and is also set up to receive childcare vouchers from various companies. Perins Preschool actively supports and processes government funding for eligible children, including universal and extended hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and 30 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, operating on a term-time basis for 38 weeks a year. Staff are committed to assisting parents with understanding and applying for available funding options. What it's like Staff have strong relationships with children, knowing them well and engaging them in their interests, such as vegetable gardening. Children behave well, showing kindness to peers and understanding rules, while also developing an understanding of keeping themselves safe in play and around their environment. Flexible sessions Hot lunches available Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions. Additional costs include a refundable administration fee, an optional hourly voluntary contribution, and optional hot lunch fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Refundable administration fee applies per child. - Voluntary hourly contribution replaces previous enrichment fees. - Hot lunch is charged as an optional extra. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, 50 weeks of the year. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Perins Preschool Last inspected 8 August 2025 · Natasha Jarvis 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 have strong relationships with children, knowing them well and engaging them in their interests, such as vegetable gardening. Children behave well, showing kindness to peers and understanding rules, while also developing an understanding of keeping themselves safe in play and around their environment. Inspector highlights - Staff have strong relationships with children, knowing them well and talking to them about their interests. - Children behave well and have strong relationships with their peers, showing kindness and caring towards one another. - Staff teach children about the world around them, including how vegetables grow and healthy eating habits. - Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that fosters a love for play and learning, with a focus on secure foundations for children's development. - There are strong parent partnerships, with staff sharing information and parents commenting positively on communication. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the daily routine to ensure the youngest children in particular remain engaged in their learning - 2 strengthen arrangements for training and coaching to develop staff practice with particular regard to extending older and most-able children's development. Inspection #10399217 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285825) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Perins Preschool Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10399217 Lead inspector Natasha Jarvis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285825)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732609) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=perins-preschool-so24-9nb-2732609) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how happy they are with the staff and provision and with the good communication. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children learn how vegetables grow by having their own vegetable patch to look after. They also take appropriate risks as they play on an obstacle course they have built. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 August 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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