# Waltham Chase Preschool

Waltham Chase Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2LX, in Waltham Chase, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waltham-chase-preschool-2673809  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2LX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07913 640795
- Website: http://www.walthamchasepreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2673809

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 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/16/2673809

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2673809). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673809)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673809)
- 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/16/2673809)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/26292)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.929463,-1.201358

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Swanmore College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairlands-day-nursery-ey380797) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Greenery Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenery-nursery-school-2610121) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Swanmore Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanmore-pre-school-ey419791) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lily Pad In The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lily-pad-in-the-park-ey542254) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bishops Waltham Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishops-waltham-montessori-ey305418) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Lilypad Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypad-preschool-ey338740) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Waltham Chase Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Waltham Chase Preschool Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Waltham Chase Preschool take?

Waltham Chase Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Waltham Chase Preschool?

You can call 07913 640795 and visit www.walthamchasepreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673809)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waltham+Chase+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJWWbd-fprdEgR1T1S3YzJNjM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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