# Dandelions Community Pre-School

Dandelions Community Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St. Marks Primary School, Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4US, in Hatch Warren, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-community-pre-school-ey297275  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Marks Primary School, Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4US
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01256 818857
- Website: https://dandelions-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY297275

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297275

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY297275). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297275)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297275)
- 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/EY297275)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Marks Primary School, Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4US

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.234285,-1.130003

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beggarwood Woodland Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hatch Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hatch Warren Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kempshott Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kempshott Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Field Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Field Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hounsome Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hatch Warren Under Fives Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatch-warren-under-fives-preschool-ey408886) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hatch Warren](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-hatch-warren-ey486892) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-nursery-school-2567476) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346317) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895912) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Milly's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millys-nursery-school-ey542819) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dandelions Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dandelions Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dandelions Community Pre-School take?

Dandelions Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dandelions Community Pre-School?

You can call 01256 818857 and visit dandelions-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297275)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dandelions+Community+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJdSj-ZnUidEgR23IE-vwQhZI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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