The Little School by the Lake

The Old Golf Club House, Heath Road, Petersfield GU31 4EJ
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  • The Little School by the Lake, Petersfield
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lynne Matthews (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays
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The Little School by the Lake Reviews (1)

2.3

The Little School by the Lake has a Review Score of 2.3 (2.333) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Little School by the Lake has 1 review.

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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
We have been deeply disappointed with the experience at this nursery. The management appears disorganised, unprofessional, and unfriendly, which unfortunately extends to interactions with both parents and children. Communication is poor - for instance, our child's key worker was relocated without any
notice or explanation. This lack of transparency, combined with a high staff turnover, has created a real lack of consistency and continuity in our child's care.
The condition of the outdoor areas is also a serious concern. The gardens are dated and poorly maintained, with broken items left near doorways - posing a clear safety hazard for curious children. The doorbells are non-functional, and overall, the setting feels neglected and stale, particularly when it comes to the learning and play equipment provided.
Children deserve a clean, professional, and safe environment to explore and grow. Sadly, this nursery does not currently meet those expectations. Urgent improvements are needed.
Reply from Lynne Matthews, Director at The Little School by the Lake
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way.
At The Little School by the Lake, we prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and respectful treatment of all children, families,…read more
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Current Review Score: 2.3 (2.333)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 2.3 (2.333) out of 10 for The Little School by the Lake is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 2.3 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 0 out of 5 from 0 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 2.333 for The Little School by the Lake is calculated as follows: ( (2 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (5 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 2.333
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 0 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Little School by the Lake is based on 0 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) =
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 0 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Little School by the Lake

What is the Age Range of Children that The Little School by the Lake accepts?

The Little School by the Lake accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Little School by the Lake Open?

The Little School by the Lake is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does The Little School by the Lake have capacity for?

The Little School by the Lake has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Little School by the Lake to the centre of Petersfield?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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