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The Hive Day Nursery # The Hive Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 74 Church Road, Steep, PETERSFIELD, GU32 2DG · Hampshire Number of places 15 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 The Hive Day Nursery, established in 1983, provides a warm, home-from-home environment for children aged 0-3 years in Petersfield. 30 pm. Staff are dedicated to getting to know each child and their family before they start, ensuring a smooth transition and helping children to quickly settle in and form strong bonds with staff. The nursery follows an engaging curriculum that supports all children in making good progress, with staff closely tracking development to plan for continued learning. The Ofsted report, which rated The Hive Day Nursery as 'Good' in its latest inspection on 4th June 2025, highlights the strong team, effective incorporation of mathematical concepts into daily routines, and the focus on fostering positive behaviour and independence. Children are encouraged to explore their environment and engage in activities like gardening to develop self-care skills. They also have access to various climbing equipment both indoors and outdoors, supporting their physical development. While the nursery excels in many areas, the report suggests strengthening staff practice to allow children more time to process instructions and develop greater independence in completing tasks. What it's like Staff work well together to provide a warm home-from-home environment where children thrive in their development. Staff spend time getting to know children and their families well before they start. Children show that they have built strong bonds with staff by the way they engage confidently with them. Engaging curriculum Strong team Mathematical concepts Good behaviour Independent learners Physical development ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576265421591) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM Age range Children Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full Day Care Food Not Specified Staff Not Specified Waitlist Not Specified ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hive Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10394752 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280823)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109691) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-hive-day-nursery-gu32-2dg-109691) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hive Day Nursery Last inspected 4 June 2025 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 work well together to provide a warm home-from-home environment where children thrive in their development. Staff spend time getting to know children and their families well before they start. Children show that they have built strong bonds with staff by the way they engage confidently with them. Inspector highlights - Leaders plan an engaging curriculum that supports all children to make good progress. - Leaders have established a long-standing, close-knit team who work well together. - Staff consider ways to teach children mathematical concepts, successfully incorporating mathematics into daily routines. - Children behave well and engage in their learning with good support from staff, frequently showing kindness towards each other. - Staff support children to become independent learners through regularly revisiting experiences such as gardening activities. - Children are supported to develop their physical skills and have access to different climbing equipment. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff practice to allow children sufficient time to process and respond to instructions and enable children to do things for themselves Inspection #10394752 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280823) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this had on children's learning. Children are supported to develop their physical skills and have access to different climbing equipment to suit the various ages and stages of development. Inspection history Date: April 2007 - June 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - September 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - January 2016 Good - June 2015 Inadequate - May 2015 Inadequate - June 2012 Good - May 2012 Good - April 2007 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about The Hive Day Nursery ### What is The Hive Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Are funded hours accepted at The Hive Day Nursery? ### What are the opening hours for The Hive Day Nursery? ### What age range does The Hive Day Nursery cater for? ### Does The Hive Day Nursery have outdoor space? ### What is the history of The Hive Day Nursery? ### How does The Hive Day Nursery support children's development? ### Who runs The Hive Day Nursery? ### How can I contact The Hive Day Nursery? ## About the setting The Hive Day Nursery registered in 1983. It operates in Petersfield, Hampshire. The nursery is open during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm. It provides childcare for children up to the term after their third birthday. There are eight staff including the manager; of these, seven hold childcare qualifications at level 3 and above. URN 109691 Registered person Jefferies, Sarah Jane Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in PETERSFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Hive Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Peter Pan Pre-School Petersfield · GU32 3EB ](/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-gu32-3eb-109793) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Little School at Pooh Corner Petersfield · GU32 2NA ](/nursery/the-little-school-at-pooh-corner-gu32-2na-2739404) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Gems Day Nursery Petersfield · GU31 4BN ](/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-gu31-4bn-ey554894) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Petersfield Childcare Hub Petersfield · GU31 4BW ](/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-gu31-4bw-2793935) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Avenue Day Nursery Petersfield · GU31 4JQ ](/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-gu31-4jq-ey556191) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Little School by the Lake Petersfield · GU31 4EJ 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-school-by-the-lake-gu31-4ej-2739405) [See all nurseries in PETERSFIELD →](/search?q=PETERSFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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