Hatch Warren Under Fives Preschool
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Basingstoke for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2010, with 45 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Hampshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Hampshire 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
RG22 4XFWhat 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.
- 13 July 2022 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 16 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are greeted by friendly staff at this inviting pre-school. Staff know children well and on arrival talk about some of the exciting activities that are set up. This helps children get excited about the day ahead. Children demonstrate affectionate bonds with staff and make friends with ease. They readily invite them into their self-chosen play. Children freely explore between sensory activities in one room and an abundance of exciting activities in the garden and main room. They show that they are independent and confident learners.
Children love being outdoors in the fresh air. They play cooperatively and make up their own games. For example, they play hide-and-seek and giggle to each other when hiding, waiting in anticipation to be found. Children skilfully run around obstacles and climb on large equipment, showing good agility and controlled movements. These experiences contribute to children's social skills, as well as their physical well-being.
Staff have high expectations for behaviour and conduct. Children follow these well and are regularly reminded about the 'rules', such as using 'walking feet' when inside. Older children use strategies, that have been previously taught by staff to solve minor conflict amicably, such as when they want the same toy. Children's increasing ability to show compassion and understanding is clearly evident, such as when older children explain to younger children to be careful when in the garden to keep safe.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: - support staff to enhance their planning to precisely reflect children's learning interests and stages of development.
- provide more opportunities for children to learn more about their different cultural backgrounds, including their home languages and other aspects of their family heritage.
- 16 May 2023Good
- 19 October 2017Good
- 12 January 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Hatch Warren Under Fives Preschool
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- 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
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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