# Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village is a full-day nursery at Curious Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool Crookham Village, The Street, Crookham Village, Crookham Village, GU51 5SG, in Crookham Village, Hampshire. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Curious Explorers Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-crookham-village-2625167 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Curious Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool Crookham Village, The Street, Crookham Village, Crookham Village, GU51 5SG - Registered places: 73 - Phone: 01252 988040 - Website: http://www.curiousexplorers.co.uk/ - Run by: [Curious Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/curious-explorers-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2625167 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625167 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2625167). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625167) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625167) - Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625167) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1320935) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Curious Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool Crookham Village, The Street, Crookham Village, Crookham Village, GU51 5SG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.265577,-0.861597 - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lea Green, 0.5 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Tavistock Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.9 miles | | St Nicholas' School | | 3–16 | | yes | 1.1 miles | | Heatherside Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | Heatherside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | Church Crookham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Tavistock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tavistock-pre-school-110049) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Little Gems Fleet Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-fleet-ltd-2846105) | | | | 0.8 miles | | [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-109909) | Outstanding | | | 0.9 miles | | [Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-church-crookham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey449058) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Fleet Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleet-methodist-church-preschool-507806) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 1.1 miles | | [Pumpkin Patch Fleet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-fleet-2875347) | | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village take? Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time. ### Who runs Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village? Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village is run by Curious Explorers Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries. ### How do I contact Curious Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Crookham Village? You can call 01252 988040 and visit www.curiousexplorers.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2625167) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Curious+Explorers+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool+Crookham+village&query_place_id=ChIJYek3z1IpdEgR3hrhVsb95tU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.