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Pippins Pre-school # Pippins Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 staff Flexible hourly attendance Government funding accepted Strong 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 Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pippins Pre-school Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10359977 Lead inspector Tara Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263678)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450669) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pippins-pre-school-ltd-gu14-6du-ey450669) 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 - 1 develop staff's knowledge of how to identify and use opportunities to challenge and extend children's learning as they play - 2 provide parents with more specific information about children's individual next steps to help them extend learning at home. Inspection #10359977 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263678) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCPauEF72cPZN7ukv4tRcLl28m6TpOvf_DaW57M-dZrN9MDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paige Fox 5 months ago My son goes to Pippins and the staff there are absolutely amazing [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21NdFgxZDNZMkpNVWxCSGFYUnBha3hJUWkxRmVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x4875d4b402829cd5:0xd4169400c11267b4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU6aLf8q7kCthx95yziokVsxKddKlXMG8B21SlHGvxFhfwRO_2p=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) lee edmundson 2 years ago My daughter goes to pipins absolutely loves it staff are amazing. 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