# Sweethearts Preschool

Sweethearts Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Elim Church, 68 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EH, in Gable Head, Hampshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweethearts-preschool-2603164  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Elim Church, 68 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EH
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 2603164

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, 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/16/2603164

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2603164). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603164)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603164)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603164)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elim Church, 68 Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.792025,-0.976737

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Legion Field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mengham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Mengham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Mill Rythe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mill Rythe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Hayling College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hayling Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayling-community-pre-school-110184) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cherryharbour Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherryharbour-nursery-ey553042) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Gorseway Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorseway-nursery-school-ey488080) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [CherryHarbour Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherryharbour-pre-school-2867769) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Angelfish Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelfish-preschool-ey496907) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Thorney Island Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorney-island-nursery-113670) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sweethearts Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sweethearts Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sweethearts Preschool take?

Sweethearts Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603164)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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