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Seedlings

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews)
·St. Johns Memorial Hall, St. Johns Lye, WOKING, GU21 7SF · Surrey
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Seedlings Pre-School, a family-owned establishment in Woking's St John's Memorial Hall on St John’s Lye, caters to children aged 2-4 years, offering sessions from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The preschool prides itself on its dedicated team of experienced, fun, and caring staff, ensuring a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Recognised with a 'GOOD' rating by Ofsted in 2018 across all areas, Seedlings offers flexible attendance, recommending a minimum of three sessions per week to assist children in settling in comfortably and forging strong relationships with both staff and peers. The curriculum is enriched with various activities such as Woodland Walks, dancing, cookery, and 'Super Maths', alongside special events like 'Important Person' breakfasts and seasonal parties.

The preschool accepts various government funding options, including 15 and 30 hours funding, and FEET Funding, along with Childcare Vouchers, aiming to provide high-quality care that extends beyond basic provisions. 50, which funds a higher staff-to-child ratio, an online learning journey app, and additional crafts for special occasions.

What it's like

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and are eager to come into the well-resourced pre-school. They quickly engage in play and show a positive attitude to learning. The ambitious curriculum ensures all children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points.

Family-ownedOfsted GoodFlexible sessionsEnhanced curriculumAccepts various funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, and lunch sessions, with standard hourly rates and session packages tiered by age (two-year-olds and three-plus-olds). Surcharges apply to hours outside core funded times, such as early drop-offs and lunch clubs. Parents can choose self-funded options or use government funding.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A registration fee is due upon confirmation of a place, prior to enrolment.
  • Surcharges apply to early drop-off and lunch club sessions booked outside of core funded hours.
  • Funded sessions are subject to a small snack charge, though parents may choose to provide their own instead.
  • The nursery requests a weekly voluntary contribution to support additional services.

Key facts

Session types

morning, afternoon, lunch club, early drop off

Opening hours

8:30am - 3:30pm

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Seedlings

Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Ingrid Howell

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

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and are eager to come into the well-resourced pre-school. They quickly engage in play and show a positive attitude to learning. The ambitious curriculum ensures all children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff demonstrate a good understanding of the children in their care and provide targeted support.
  • Staff successfully weave mathematics into children's everyday play.
  • Staff place a strong focus on supporting children's literacy skills through books and stories.
  • Staff promote children's behaviour exceptionally well using positive strategies.
  • Children have a good range of opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles and their local community.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's teaching strategies to allow children time to think and respond
  • 2support staff to recognise when some children need extra emotional support to join in with activities.
Inspection #10350902 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they appreciate the care and the time taken by the staff to provide feedback about their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has built an ambitious curriculum to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disability make good progress from their starting points. Staff work well with other professionals involved in children's care, including speech and language therapists, and follow their lead so that children receive the best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Regular exercise is incorporated into the daily routine and children enjoy the time they spend outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Seedlings

5.0
(4)
Ivan Soldan
4 months ago

We feel incredibly lucky to have our son at Seedlings Preschool. He adapted amazingly well, by the second day he was already asking to come back, which had never happened at his previous nursery. That alone speaks volumes. The whole team is extremely professional, caring, and dedicated, and you can genuinely see how much the children learn and develop during their time there. The environment is nurturing, stimulating, and full of positive energy. A special mention to Sarah, who was amazing in supporting us through the transition, especially with the funding and all the administrative side, making the process smooth and stress-free. And to Lucy, our son’s key person, who played a huge role in helping him settle in and feel secure, her care and attention made all the difference in his transition. I cannot recommend Seedlings enough and happily recommend it to everyone I meet.

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Katie Gamble
2 years ago

Both of my children have attended Seedlings over the last 4 years and they have been fantastic. We chose the preschool for the wonderful setting and we loved the free flow of indoor and outdoor play. Our children's favourite parts have been the canal walks, the messy play set ups and the cooking classes. The staff are all amazing and they know each child's needs and personalities. Unfortunately our time with Seedlings is now at an end but I will continue to recommend Seedlings.

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Ryan Eaton
2 years ago

Lovely pre school with lovely staff. Would recommend to anyone with young children

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Inspection history

Date: June 2016

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2016Good

Frequently asked about Seedlings

About the setting

Seedlings Pre School Woking Ltd registered in 2014. It operates from St Johns Memorial Hall in Woking, Surrey. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during term time only, with sessions from 9am to 3.30pm and an optional lunch club. The provider employs six members of staff, including the manager; three staff hold level 3 qualifications and one at level 2. The setting receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY476578
Registered person
Seedlings Pre School Woking Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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