Eton Pre-School
OutstandingTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Eton for from 2 years 6 months up to school age, open 08:30 to 17:30, 5 days a week. £7.50 an hour, and they take the funded hours. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2022. Open since 2011, with 38 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
Term time only, 38 weeks a year.
| Age | Full day | Session | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £50.00unless funded | £30.00unless funded | £7.50Toast club (after school) |
Before you start
One-off charges to take a place.
- £10.00 Polo shirtoptional
- £15.00 Sweatshirtoptional
Where this came from
The outlined line is the one the price was taken from.
Funded hours
Children receive 15 funded hours (5x am OR 5xpm sessions) the term AFTER their third birthday. Some 2 year olds may be eligible for funded sessions - please contact your local council for details.
Worth knowing. We also ask for a small enhanced contributions payment. Please ask for further info.
What childcare usually costs in Windsor and Maidenhead
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Windsor and Maidenhead from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SL4 6ARWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 April 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children have lots of fun in the garden exploring their bug hotel. They proudly show staff the snails, worms and woodlice. They develop an exceptional understanding of the natural world through exploration and inspirational teaching from staff. Very young children explain the risks of touching a stinging nettle and how important they are for the butterflies to lay their eggs on. They look in awe and wonder at a snail in a magnifying box and proudly show off the carrots they are growing.
Children's current interests are nurtured and introduced into different activities. For example, penguins are added to sensory play to entice children to explore different media and materials. New books are purchased for children who love reading and exceed expectations with their literacy skills for their age. Staff expertly weave in extra challenge to the curriculum for children who are preparing to start school.
They celebrate the children's excellent behaviour with plenty of praise and enthusiasm. Children are seen sharing, taking turns and helping each other while they explore an extensive range of toys which help develop their balance and coordination. They proudly show off their hula-hooping skills and enjoy heartraising activity in the big outdoor spaces.
- 27 April 2022Outstanding
- 22 October 2015Outstanding
- 6 March 2012Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Eton Pre-School
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
Some of this is above, from the setting or from parents, and it can go out of date. The rest is in no dataset anywhere. Either way it is worth ten minutes on the phone.
- Is £7.50 an hour still the rate? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- How do you apply my funded hours? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.