# The Kindergarten

The Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at Fawley Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1EB, in Fawley, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-ey550384  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fawley Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1EB
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY550384

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550384

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550384). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550384)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550384)
- 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/EY550384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fawley Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.824638,-1.359665

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-fawley-2531665) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-fawley-2710815) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Good Shepherd Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-110538) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey432713) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-ey297420) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 11 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Kindergarten take?

The Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550384)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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