Session types
morning, afternoon, lunch club, early drop off
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.
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
Good to know
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
Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Ingrid Howell
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
Areas to develop
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
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.
Regular exercise is incorporated into the daily routine and children enjoy the time they spend outdoors.
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.
Read on GoogleBoth 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.
Read on GoogleFantastic pre school lovely staff :)
Read on GoogleLovely pre school with lovely staff. Would recommend to anyone with young children
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Date: June 2016
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.
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