# Candover Valley Pre-School

Candover Valley Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Alresford Road, Preston, Candover, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 2EE, in Preston Candover, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/candover-valley-pre-school-507968  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alresford Road, Preston, Candover, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 2EE
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 507968

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 1 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 507968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507968)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/841194)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alresford Road, Preston, Candover, BASINGSTOKE, RG25 2EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.172767,-1.132192

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Candover Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346317) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Cuckoo Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuckoo-meadow-pre-school-ey254143) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895912) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Hatch Warren Under Fives Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatch-warren-under-fives-preschool-ey408886) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Single Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/single-steps-nursery-2557155) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Dandelions Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-community-pre-school-ey297275) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Candover Valley Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Candover Valley Pre-School was inspected on 1 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Candover Valley Pre-School take?

Candover Valley Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507968)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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