# Little Lambs Preschool

Little Lambs Preschool is a full-day nursery at Church of the Good Shepherd, Winklebury Centre, Basingstoke, RG23 8BU, in Winklebury, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-110498  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church of the Good Shepherd, Winklebury Centre, Basingstoke, RG23 8BU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01256 359431
- Website: http://winkleburyandworting.org.uk/whatson/children-and-youth/little-lambs/
- Ofsted URN: 110498

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 September 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/16/110498

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2000 (Reference 110498). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110498)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110498)
- 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/16/110498)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church of the Good Shepherd, Winklebury Centre, Basingstoke, RG23 8BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.268421,-1.124140

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Ham Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Jumps Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: The Forum Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: West Ham Junior Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: West Ham Senior Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Winklebury Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Winklebury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saxon Wood School |  | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Limington House School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-pre-school-110024) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Littlemonkeys Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlemonkeys-daycare-ey501686) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-nursery-ey314841) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-day-nursery-2642756) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Westside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westside-pre-school-2757060) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-basingstoke-hospital-110039) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Lambs Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Lambs Preschool Good at its inspection on 14 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Lambs Preschool take?

Little Lambs Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Lambs Preschool?

Basingstoke is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Lambs Preschool?

You can call 01256 359431 and visit winkleburyandworting.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110498)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Lambs+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJuXDfqeQhdEgRUXgqStEjhRg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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