Little Godstowe

Godstowe Preparatory School, Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe HP13 6PR
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  • Little Godstowe, High Wycombe
Little Godstowe offers an environment purpose-designed to suit the developing minds, abilities and imagination of pre-school children. Staff understand the benefits of free play on a young intellect, which combine with structured activities, such as art projects, and exciting outdoor areas to explore, including fields and woodlands.

Staff want to see children develop confidently, while parents have a range of sessions to choose from in order to manage their childcare needs. Lunches and snacks are in place to keep energy levels up and also to support good nutrition.

All key areas of the EYFS are incorporated, which includes personal, social and emotional development, literacy and numeracy. Abilities are observed and assessed from day one, with the aim of seeing independent thinking flourish.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Godstowe Preparatory School
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Smart (Head of Nursery)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Registered Charity Number

  • 310637

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • £440 per session per term with a minimum of five sessions a week. One morning or one afternoon is one session.

  • The Nursery Day runs from 8:15am until 4pm. Free aftercare is available until 5:25pm. We also offer extended aftercare from 5:25pm until 6:30pm that incurs a small charge. Breakfast club from 7:30pm until 8:15am also includes a small charge.


    We are happy to accept tax free childcare vouchers and also offer sibling discount.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Little Godstowe Reviews (16)

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Little Godstowe has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.131) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Godstowe has 16 reviews.

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Review from Richard L (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has just finished a complete year at Little Godstowe. She has loved being there and has blossomed into a happy, chatty, curious, confident child. The staff are outstanding; we have had full confidence in them and our daughter seems to have a great small-person relationship with them. The
facilities seem great and are really well maintained. The activities look both fun and educational. Aftercare is good and mixing nursery with the year above seems to have been really positive for kids without older siblings as well as making the coming transition seem obvious and non-scary to the children. Challenges for parents are finding a suitable item for 'sound of the week' and childcare during the many days of holiday. Highlights definitely include discovering what artwork, baking, or craft items have come home that day.
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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dedicated staff who have gone over and above making our little girl feel very welcomed and settled, especially as this was her first experience of a formal setting. A nurturing, warm and supportive team, coupled with a fun, learning environment has allowed our little girl to thrive. I absolutely 100%
recommend Little Godstowe, especially for those little ones who might need a cuddle now and then!
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best possible environment for children to blossom into young girls and boys ahead of going into reception!
The Head of Nursery and Deputy Head of Nursery are two of the most outstanding people you will meet. They care for the children like they were their own. Each key worker builds a relationship
not only with their key children, but the entire class. There is a fantastic blend of play and learning. The team nurtures, supports, educates and most importantly prepares children for the next milestone (reception).
We feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of the class of 2024. Amazing children and parents, wonderful teachers and endless incredible support staff, helping us all the way from start to finish. We absolutely are continuing at Godstowe for reception class.
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Review from Jessica E (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Little Godstowe Nursery for five terms. This nursery is a very special place, run by four brilliant women who, at every turn, have provided all-round exceptional care and education for my child.
The pastoral environment is excellent. The teachers are endlessly patient, warm, kind,
fun and maternal; doing everything in their power to support the children and make them feel happy and safe.
I have been impressed by the granular attention to detail that is paid to each child, made very evident in the detailed termly reports and parent meetings where we are given thorough appraisals of all areas of our child's life at school, and notes and resources to support her learning at home.
The team have an adaptive, creative and flexible approach to teaching in a way that suits each child's unique personality.
My daughter leaves nursery with a joyful confidence in herself and her abilities, a wonderful group of friends, and is ready to hit the ground running in September.
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Review from I F (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is firstly loved and well cared for. Secondly, the overall program is wonderful. It's an excellent environment for learning and nurturing a child's potential. Every child blossoms in this nursery. As a parent, I am valued and can assist with the development of my child. Any issues my child
has is carefully considered and assisted in overcoming. I never have to worry about anything while leaving my child in Godstowe nursery care.
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Review from Sally N (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to Little Godstowe. The staff are extremely attentive and go above and beyond, both in terms of the care they provide and the effort they put into teaching the children. The facilities are truly incredible both the indoor and outdoor spaces.
It is a warm, welcoming nursery that has brought out the best in our daughter.
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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Please can we have fresh food made on site for the nursery and lodge children at lunchtimes? A healthy diet which is made daily and is warm and prepared at the school would be great. Thank you so much.
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Review from S U (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The 4 key members of staff at Little Godstowe nursery are absolutely amazing! They are key to each child’s happiness- their love, attention, care and teaching is what makes the nursery what it is! I’ve had three children go through the nursery and they have all loved it and they have thrived there.
They set them ready for reception and when my children have left we have all cried because it’s honestly the most nurturing place. Thank you to the staff at Godstowe you are amazing!
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Review from Nicole P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class Nursery with the absolute best staff you could entrust with the development of your children. My daughter has really grown in confidence and loves going to Nursery. The pastoral support is amazing (I will be eternally grateful) and you really feel part of the wider school community with
plenty of events throughout the year. They do baking on a Tuesday, lots of arts and crafts as well as outdoor play. Management runs a tight ship and provides an amazing role model for the girls. One staff member is the most caring and warm hearted lady. All the staff are caring, genuine and supportive to the children. Clearly, a lot of thought goes into the care they provide and I will be very sad (as will my daughter) when the current cohort moves up to Beginners.
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Review from Daniela D (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with the level of education at the nursery, education is imaginative, playful and involving arts and crafts. Our daughter benefitted from the very first day of joining. She gets to play, learn, rest, make friends, gets exposed to charity work, music, performance and extracurricular activities
like ballet; this is whilst she is still allowed to be a kid. She loves going to school. Our expectations were high, but the delivery is exceptional.
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Review from Yolanda Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very satisfied with the childcare service received from little Godstowe. The teachers are professional and have the knowledge and skills to settle down our daughter and make her happy. My daughter is very happy when she asked "Do I go to Godstowe today" and I said "yes" in the mornings. We are
feeling ensured and relaxed to put our daughter in the nursery. The nursery runs lots of diversified activities and connects with parents through various ways. The nursery is part of a 13+ boarding school; the providings are excellent and space is very comfortable. Parents are very warm and involved to nursery life too. We are very happy with our choice.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Godstowe is quite simply excellent! The staff are wonderfully kind and incredibly dedicated, especially the Head of Nursery. My daughter not only really enjoys her time there but she also learns a huge amount - they are very skilled at identifying the right level for your child and gently supporting
them to achieve great things!
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Little Godstowe. The staff are very kind and caring, really take the time to get to know the children individually. They help develop their strengths and address any areas of concern. My daughter particularly enjoys the freedom she is given to explore her own interests (drawing
and painting currently), and the time they play outside getting to know their new friends. It’s a very friendly community, and there is excellent communication between staff and parents. We are very happy with our choice!
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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an outstanding Nursery with wonderful resources and facilities. The Nursery staff are extremely knowledgeable and caring. I couldn't leave my child in better hands academically and pastorally.
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Review from Lionel S (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery with outstanding staff. It provides a well-rounded education and my child has made great progress and is very happy at the nursery.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very professional yet friendly in their approach. They are so organised and this fills me with the confidence to leave my daughter in their care. Learning is at a good pace and is well balanced. The environment is very conducive for learning particularly with the refurbishment.
Reply from Georgie May, Marketing and Communications at Little Godstowe
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are so pleased you are happy with our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.131)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.131) out of 10 for Little Godstowe is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 4 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 4.956 for Little Godstowe is calculated as follows: ( (43 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 45 Ratings = 4.956
  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 4.175 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Godstowe is based on 4 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) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    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 25 number of registered child places is 5. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 5 = 0.8
  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 Little Godstowe

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Godstowe accepts?

Little Godstowe accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Godstowe Open?

Little Godstowe is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Godstowe have capacity for?

Little Godstowe has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Little Godstowe to the centre of High Wycombe?

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

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