Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 2:30pm (term time only)
Woolston Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Southampton
About this day nursery
Woolston Preschool is a nurturing, family-oriented early years setting situated on the grounds of Woolston Infant School, offering children access to extensive school facilities and a private garden for exploration. The preschool caters to children aged 2 to 4 years, aiming to provide a high-quality learning experience that equips them with essential skills for future life.
The dedicated team at Woolston Preschool is passionate about fostering an inclusive, creative, and adventurous environment. The preschool operates during term-time, Monday to Friday, and offers a breakfast club alongside morning and full-day sessions.
Children are divided into "Tadpoles" (2 & 3-year-olds) and "Frog group" (3 & 4-year-olds transitioning to school) for group activities, while free play encourages interaction among all ages. The preschool actively supports parents and carers, with initiatives like healthy eating awards and special events such as Mothers Day tea parties.
What it's like
Children are welcomed into the setting by friendly staff who know them well. They settle quickly and enjoy spending time with their friends and engaging in activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children are offered a broad choice of experiences and are encouraged to try something new, such as role-playing in the hairdressers or exploring the noise they can make with a guitar.
Family-oriented settingAttached to an infant schoolPrivate gardenTerm-time onlyBreakfast club
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for two-year-olds and three-year-olds. Parents can choose between morning sessions, full days, or shorter breakfast and lunch clubs. An optional curriculum extension charge is billed annually for funded children.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- An optional curriculum extension charge applies annually for funded children.
Key facts
Session types
Breakfast club, Morning session, Lunch club, Full day session
Age range
2-4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Woolston Preschool
Last inspected 13 June 2025
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 are welcomed into the setting by friendly staff who know them well. They settle quickly and enjoy spending time with their friends and engaging in activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children are offered a broad choice of experiences and are encouraged to try something new, such as role-playing in the hairdressers or exploring the noise they can make with a guitar.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a curriculum that uses children's interests to engage and challenge them.
- Staff use their knowledge to ensure the needs of all children are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff have developed positive relationships with parents.
- Children are taught how to keep themselves safe.
- Leaders have a clear overview of the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1provide children with enough time to process information so that they can join in with discussions and answer questions.
Inspection #10398860 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
communication with staff is very good, and they feel fully informed about their child's learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff use their knowledge to ensure the needs of all children are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Experiences are fully inclusive, and staff are well-deployed to ensure all children are given the same opportunities to succeed. Leaders use funding effectively to provide children with the right support at the right time. The environment meets the needs of all children attending, including those with SEND.
Outdoor space
Children settle quickly and enjoy spending time with their friends and engaging in the activities available, both indoors and outdoors.
Inspection history
Date: April 2005
- July 2025Good
- June 2025Good
- December 2019Good
- November 2019Good
- February 2016Good
- January 2016Good
- January 2011Good
- December 2010Good
- October 2007Good
- April 2005Good
Frequently asked about Woolston Preschool
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