# Dandelion Preschool Dandelion Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1SB, in Colden Common, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-preschool-110010 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Methodist Church Hall, Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1SB - Registered places: 26 - Phone: 01962 713368 - Website: http://www.dandelionpreschoolcc.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 110010 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110010 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1997 (Reference 110010). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110010) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110010) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110010) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Methodist Church Hall, Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1SB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.997636,-1.320991 - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: The Green, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Central Park Play Area, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Triangle Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 7 reviews (as of 5 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Colden Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.2 miles | | Otterbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 1.4 miles | | Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 1.4 miles | | Shepherds Down Special School | | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 1.6 miles | | Twyford School | | 2–13 | | yes | 1.7 miles | | Thornden School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) | | 1.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-colden-common-preschool-2845083) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kindling Forest School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindling-forest-school-cic-2637890) | Outstanding | | | 1.3 miles | | [Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-otterbourne-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey450001) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 1.5 miles | | [Twyford Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-playgroup-ey484175) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | | [Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-fair-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey481475) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Little Wisp Bishopstoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-bishopstoke-2610807) | Good | | | 1.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Dandelion Preschool's Ofsted rating? Dandelion Preschool was inspected on 12 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Dandelion Preschool take? Dandelion Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Dandelion Preschool? Shawford is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dandelion Preschool? You can call 01962 713368 and visit www.dandelionpreschoolcc.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110010) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dandelion+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJh1lst7FydEgRFfLtv5PdmKE) - 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.