# Jiminy Crickets Pre-School

Jiminy Crickets Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Ashford Hill Cricket Club, Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, RG19 8BE, in Ashford Hill, Hampshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jiminy-crickets-pre-school-507959  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ashford Hill Cricket Club, Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, RG19 8BE
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0118 981 0333
- Website: https://jiminycricketspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 507959

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, 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/16/507959

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1990 (Reference 507959). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507959)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507959)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507959)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/840765)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ashford Hill Cricket Club, Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, RG19 8BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.355953,-1.202880

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Grantham Farm Montessori School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Brimpton C.E. Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Hurst School | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-boot-farm-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey219924) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Miss Polly's, The Hurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-pollys-the-hurst-nursery-110018) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2541709) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Saplings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-saplings-pre-school-ey333449) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tadley Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadley-under-fives-pre-school-ey345354) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tiny Town Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-town-kindergarten-509570) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jiminy Crickets Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jiminy Crickets Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jiminy Crickets Pre-School take?

Jiminy Crickets Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Jiminy Crickets Pre-School?

You can call 0118 981 0333 and visit jiminycricketspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507959)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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