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Pippins Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·The Brick Pavilion, Queens Road, Farnborough, GU14 6DU · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Pippins Pre-school Ltd., located in Farnborough, focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The pre-school prides itself on a highly qualified and dedicated team, with both the Manager and Deputy Manager holding Foundation Degrees in Early Years Childcare and Education.

The staff-to-child ratios are carefully maintained, with one adult for every four two-year-olds and one for every six three and four-year-olds, ensuring individual attention. The pre-school also has a certified Early Years SENCo to provide tailored support for children with special educational needs.

Safety is a top priority, with all staff undergoing enhanced DBS checks, having a strong grasp of safeguarding procedures, and being trained in First Aid. Pippins operates during term time and offers flexible hourly attendance options rather than fixed sessions.

They accept various government funding schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare, and provide hot lunches, while also catering to allergies and cultural dietary requirements.

What it's like

The management and staff team at Pippins Pre-school Ltd. create a welcoming environment where children are happy, safe and well cared for. Children develop good social skills, learn to play cooperatively, and gain a good understanding of kindness and respect for each other. They develop high levels of independence and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

Highly qualified staffFlexible hourly attendanceGovernment funding acceptedStrong SEND support

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied on an hourly basis for any hours exceeding the free entitlement. Hot lunches are charged on a daily basis, and invoices are managed through an online system.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Additional hours exceeding free entitlement are charged on an hourly basis.
  • Hot lunch is charged on a daily basis.
  • Invoices are received by the 15th of each month.
  • Payment is due by the 15th of the following month.
  • Payments are made through online banking.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00, Friday: 08:00 - 15:00 (term time only)

Food

Hot lunch provided, fruit, milk and water supplied at snack bar. Nappies are not supplied.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Hourly attendance

Established

1990s

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pippins Pre-school

Last inspected 13 November 2024 · Tara Naylor

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

The management and staff team at Pippins Pre-school Ltd. create a welcoming environment where children are happy, safe and well cared for. Children develop good social skills, learn to play cooperatively, and gain a good understanding of kindness and respect for each other. They develop high levels of independence and are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop good social skills and learn to play cooperatively.
  • Children are highly independent, managing a wide variety of self-care tasks.
  • Children develop good physical skills, control, balance and coordination.
  • Leaders and staff prioritise children's communication and language development, helping them catch up quickly.
  • Leaders recognise when children, including those with SEND, need extra help and work closely with parents and professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's knowledge of how to identify and use opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning as they play
  • 2provide parents with more specific information about children's individual next steps to help them extend learning at home.
Inspection #10359977 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders recognise when some children, including children in receipt of additional funding and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), need extra help to catch up with their peers. They work closely with parents and professionals to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need.

Outdoor space

Youthful children learn how to fasten and unfasten coats as they move from indoors to outdoors. Older children learn how to balance their bodies as they roll down small inclines on bicycles and tricycles.

Parent Reviews of Pippins Pre-school

5.0
(3)
Paige Fox
5 months ago

My son goes to Pippins and the staff there are absolutely amazing

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lee edmundson
2 years ago

My daughter goes to pipins absolutely loves it staff are amazing.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • November 2024Good
  • December 2018Good
  • May 2016Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement

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