# Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool

Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Church Crookham Comunity Centre, Boyce Road, Church Crookham Fleet, GU52 8AQ, in Church Crookham, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crookham-sunshines-community-preschool-ey491666  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Crookham Comunity Centre, Boyce Road, Church Crookham Fleet, GU52 8AQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01252 939454
- Website: http://www.crookhamsunshinespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491666

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491666

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491666). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491666)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491666)
- 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/EY491666)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1201046)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Crookham Comunity Centre, Boyce Road, Church Crookham Fleet, GU52 8AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.253320,-0.837739

- Park: Ladybird Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Orchard Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: willis park, 0.1 miles

© 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Crookham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tweseldown Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Velmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heatherside Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heatherside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Fleet Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tweseldown Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tweseldown-playgroup-2877166) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-church-crookham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey449058) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-109909) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttercups Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-day-nursery-ltd-ey355458) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Monsters Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monsters-day-nursery-2685069) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gems Fleet Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-fleet-ltd-2846105) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool take?

Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Crookham Sunshines Community Preschool?

You can call 01252 939454 and visit www.crookhamsunshinespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491666)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crookham+Sunshines+Community+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJUVFUowYsdEgRZrPm6pHzrXU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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