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Both my children spent their preschool years here and absolutely loved it. Staring orchard they were very much in their shell, very shy and needed an adult near them, not long after they were jumping wall to wall, more independent and bubbly! They really went above and beyond to make sure my children were comfortable, happy and safe!", "datePublished": "2023-08-18T08:29:16.435548Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Simon linden" }, "reviewBody": "This is by far the most nurturing and loving pre school in the area. The staff are amazing, 2 of my sons have had an amazing time being there. I would recommend this pre school to anyone who wants there children to be loved and looked after by an amazing team. Thank you all at the Orchard.", "datePublished": "2023-11-19T21:13:11.362076Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andreas Velios" }, "reviewBody": "Both my children have attended the Orchard as a Pre-school, and their after school club. It's a very friendly and caring environment with excellent resources. My kids are always very excited to go.", "datePublished": "2023-11-19T21:25:36.621536Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Carla Hopewell" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant pre school! Staff are all friendly and approachable and my son loves being there! He has made some great friends, loves being in the garden and developmentally he has come on leaps and bounds! Every member of staff know all the children so well and cater to all their individual needs. Couldn't be happier with our choice of pre school, it's because of them that our son is fully prepared for his next chapter at big school :)", "datePublished": "2019-06-09T14:23:26.765034810Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Laura Sands" }, "reviewBody": "A great nursery. Caring and experienced staff who the children love. A really lovely and safe-feeling environment with lots of outdoor space and plenty of opportunity to use that space. We moved our son here to be closer to his big brother's school. He was at a much pricier daycare setting and is a million times happier here. 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The Orchard Community Pre-School # The Orchard Community Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.8 (11 parent reviews) · The Orchard Community Pre School, 17a Elmside, Godalming, GU8 5EG · Surrey **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered April 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 52 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Orchard Community Pre-School, established in 1986, operates from a building originally funded by its parents and carers, situated behind Milford Village Hall on land leased from Waverley Borough Council. The facility has undergone several expansions, including a significant one in 1999 that added an extra room and a 2010 project that introduced disability-friendly ramp access, a new porch, and an office. This latter development allowed the former office space to be repurposed as a quiet room for the children, further enhancing the learning environment. The pre-school boasts an attractive garden, a playground, and a covered outdoor play area, equipped with diverse resources for both indoor and outdoor activities. It is registered with OFSTED and is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, which provides support in areas such as insurance and staff training. The pre-school emphasises a warm and supportive atmosphere, with dedicated staff who are passionate about their work. They are also committed to supporting children with additional needs and their families through various processes such as diagnosis and EHCP applications. The nurturing environment fosters inclusivity and celebrates each child individually, creating a close-knit, family-like community. Charity-run Established 1986 Outdoor play area Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around hourly rates for additional sessions, categorised by age groups (under 2s, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years). Extra charges apply for early starts, after-school care, daily meals, and nursery-provided consumables like nappies and sun cream. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Additional hours are available for both funded and non-funded children. - Early starts can be booked from 8.00am or 8.30am. - After school club sessions can be booked in advance or on an ad hoc basis. - Meals, including dietary alternatives and afternoon tea, are charged separately. - A daily charge applies if the nursery supplies nappies, wipes, or sun cream. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 3pm, Early start available from 8.00am, After School Club, Monday to Friday 3.00pm – 6pm ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Orchard Community Pre-School [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-orchard-community-pre-school-gu8-5eg-2834858) ## Parent Reviews of The Orchard Community Pre-School 4.8 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXy6WrKmeWUSUoIkb7rV9LTxQYZcZwxLW3tSbLjbjdIr6jLSVBE2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dana 2 years ago Can’t recommend orchard preschool enough! Both my children spent their preschool years here and absolutely loved it. Staring orchard they were very much in their shell, very shy and needed an adult near them, not long after they were jumping wall to wall, more independent and bubbly! They really went above and beyond to make sure my children were comfortable, happy and safe! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwX0tURHRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ce0404b55585:0xf18da7c4de4ea62f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKxwxdXYg7r8M2W6aOW3iIwGCiYH6EZkOJx2JgGbxcJ_B4V4w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Simon linden 2 years ago This is by far the most nurturing and loving pre school in the area. The staff are amazing, 2 of my sons have had an amazing time being there. I would recommend this pre school to anyone who wants there children to be loved and looked after by an amazing team. Thank you all at the Orchard. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsZ1lxRVN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4875ce0404b55585:0xf18da7c4de4ea62f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLsfjhWgH_2vJMp0ZjLKFqdX1GZTOdr-4d-kn4kklUKaUHrkA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Andreas Velios 2 years ago Both my children have attended the Orchard as a Pre-school, and their after school club. It's a very friendly and caring environment with excellent resources. My kids are always very excited to go. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsZ2RyNVVREAE!2m1!1s0x4875ce0404b55585:0xf18da7c4de4ea62f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUa5E1LkbgfXY8xQ5P1l3sFrR653FiRhEnuFPDGfgY_a9saOKCk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carla Hopewell 6 years ago Brilliant pre school! Staff are all friendly and approachable and my son loves being there! He has made some great friends, loves being in the garden and developmentally he has come on leaps and bounds! Every member of staff know all the children so well and cater to all their individual needs. Couldn't be happier with our choice of pre school, it's because of them that our son is fully prepared for his next chapter at big school :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM0bWFuTDNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ce0404b55585:0xf18da7c4de4ea62f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWr-_APMxN_qdWFAMPlTsg0O6GROqhEGI05fLmbO-mKQkasy-sJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Sands 8 years ago A great nursery. Caring and experienced staff who the children love. A really lovely and safe-feeling environment with lots of outdoor space and plenty of opportunity to use that space. We moved our son here to be closer to his big brother's school. He was at a much pricier daycare setting and is a million times happier here. We're very happy with our decision. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndFoyemdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ce0404b55585:0xf18da7c4de4ea62f) Reviews from Google for The Orchard Community Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17405752598841959983&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. 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