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This is a term time only setting that is open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm.
The pre-school takes children aged 2 years - 5 years and is able to offer the 2 year funding and 3/4 year funding as well as the...
Burghclere Pre-School is a long-established pre-school set in the lovely village of Burghclere. They are just a stone's throw away from Newbury and around 20 minutes from Basingstoke.
This is a term time only setting that is open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm.
The pre-school takes children aged 2 years - 5 years and is able to offer the 2 year funding and 3/4 year funding as well as the extended 15 hours funding for those that qualify.
They have a wonderful garden for the children to explore and are a step away from the local park with no main roads to cross.
The team take the children out on walks in the countryside and take them annually to a local farm.
Their last Ofsted inspection awarded them a "GOOD" in July 2017 and they intend to make this into an "OUTSTANDING".
They welcome visits by booking a date and time with them.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeAttendance patterns offered
Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Burghclere Pre-School & Toddler Group Committee
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Lynch (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 4
Registered Charity Number
- 1043996
Total Places for Children
- 25
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Wipes, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday09:00-15:00
- Tuesday09:00-15:00
- Wednesday09:00-15:00
- Thursday09:00-15:00
- Friday09:00-15:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£95/ month
We ask for a voluntary snack donation of £10 per half term per child.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
2-3 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • term time
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£63
3 days per week
£95
5 days per week
£158
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 9:00am to 3:00pm (6 hours)
- 18 funded hours used per week.
- Included in this price: Snacks, Wipes and Suncream
Price without government funding: £466 / month (£49 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £371/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of 2 to 3 year olds can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week, and some families on qualifying benefits can claim 15 hours regardless of working status. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery applies funded hours during term time only. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 6 funded hours per day, used only during term time. With your selected funding, 18 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Burghclere Pre-School Reviews (33)
Burghclere Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.598) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Burghclere Pre-School has 33 reviews.
All the children - not only my own - are delighted with the caring and...
All the children - not only my own - are delighted with the caring and structured provision, which we are fortunate to find directed by some of the most capable and dedicated staff I have ever met.
This place is a gem, and the children love it. A safe and nurturing environment with excellent provision, it is a wonderful place to be a child. I consider myself very fortunate to have placed my child with Burghclere Pre-School, whose initial misgivings about joining a nursery were replaced with breathless stories of what she had done that day, and what she would do the next.
Genuinely excellent in every regard. Food is supplied by parents as a packed lunch - which our child seldom eats - the three stars for food is therefore our fault, not that of Burghclere Pre-School
My son has been at the preschool since September 2022 and loves being there. He has great fun playing with all his friends and loves all the small activities they do with them every day. The staff are lovely and friendly. It’s a great preschool in a rural setting.
My son has been at the preschool since September 2022 and loves being there. He has great fun playing with all his friends and loves all the small activities they do with them every day. The staff are lovely and friendly. It’s a great preschool in a rural setting.
He comes home so happy everyday and tells me all about the fun things he’s been up to.
A very happy little boy because of this preschool and I’ll be sad when he has to leave.
He comes home so happy everyday and tells me all about the fun things he’s been up to.
A very happy little boy because of this preschool and I’ll be sad when he has to leave.
My little boy has been here since September 2022 and absolutely loves it. I can't speak highly enough of the preschool and the staff; they are all amazing. He has learnt so much since being here and will be sad when he leaves in July.
My little boy has been here since September 2022 and absolutely loves it. I can't speak highly enough of the preschool and the staff; they are all amazing. He has learnt so much since being here and will be sad when he leaves in July.
Ever since my daughter joined Burghclere Pre-School she has loved every single moment. There was never a day that she didn't want to go to Pre-School. She always had a day filled with activities and the staff were always smiling and happy to see her. Overall, the Pre-School is a fantastic small...
Ever since my daughter joined Burghclere Pre-School she has loved every single moment. There was never a day that she didn't want to go to Pre-School. She always had a day filled with activities and the staff were always smiling and happy to see her. Overall, the Pre-School is a fantastic small setting, with great staff and a great space and my child has thrived there.
My child loves going to pre-school and really enjoys the days. I personally feel me and my child were made to feel welcome by the friendly staff members. Good indoor and outdoor toys and activities. Seems like a good pre-school. Happ with things so far.
My child loves going to pre-school and really enjoys the days. I personally feel me and my child were made to feel welcome by the friendly staff members. Good indoor and outdoor toys and activities. Seems like a good pre-school. Happ with things so far.
Burghclere Pre-School is a small and friendly setting. My daughter has been attending since January 2021 and will be there until July 2022. They do a wide range of activities with the children and always do themed activities for easter/mothers day/fathers day/Diwali etc. My daughter is happy to go...
Burghclere Pre-School is a small and friendly setting. My daughter has been attending since January 2021 and will be there until July 2022. They do a wide range of activities with the children and always do themed activities for easter/mothers day/fathers day/Diwali etc. My daughter is happy to go to pre-school each morning and has learned a lot since joining there. The care from staff is very good and I know she is in safe hands when there.
She has always been a very shy girl but since being at preschool she’s grown so much and has become so confident.
She loves going to preschool and has made so many new friends.
The staff are lovely and so warming, they...
She has always been a very shy girl but since being at preschool she’s grown so much and has become so confident.
She loves going to preschool and has made so many new friends.
The staff are lovely and so warming, they always greet her with a smile.
I love seeing what they do through the app, all the different art activities and the outside area is wonderful.
I especially loved seeing her phonic book at the end of the summer holidays.
I never worry when I’m at work and my daughter is at preschool as I know she’s well looked after, she’s cared for by the wonderful staff, she’s learning new things every day, and most importantly having fun.
Thank you so much for leaving such a fab review all of your comments and support really matters.
My daughter started this term at the pre-school and she has quickly settled in. The staff are fantastic; they are attentive and welcoming. She loves her days at pre-school and looks forward to going in. It is reassuring to know she is in safe hands and enjoys her time there.
My daughter started this term at the pre-school and she has quickly settled in. The staff are fantastic; they are attentive and welcoming. She loves her days at pre-school and looks forward to going in. It is reassuring to know she is in safe hands and enjoys her time there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us.
My son started here when he was 2 and it’s done wonders for his confidence and development.
Highly recommend it as a lovely rural location and the class size is small and intimate.
My son started here when he was 2 and it’s done wonders for his confidence and development.
Highly recommend it as a lovely rural location and the class size is small and intimate.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we aim to make all the children's experiences with us the best start they can get.
My daughter has additional needs and the manager has done everything in her power to help my daughter and get her a 1-1. My daughter loves going to preschool and all the staff are lovely 100% recommend.
My daughter has additional needs and the manager has done everything in her power to help my daughter and get her a 1-1. My daughter loves going to preschool and all the staff are lovely 100% recommend.
Idyllic setting for a nursery, kind staff and small class numbers, we are very happy with the pre-school and would highly recommend to others. The playground is great and my daughter always comes home with a smile on her face!
Idyllic setting for a nursery, kind staff and small class numbers, we are very happy with the pre-school and would highly recommend to others. The playground is great and my daughter always comes home with a smile on her face!
My son has been at Burghclere Pre-School since October 2020, aged two. Excellent, caring staff who confidently deal with my sons allergies. Staff are encouraging and treat each child as they would their own. Very pleased to have picked this charming village preschool over a larger franchised...
My son has been at Burghclere Pre-School since October 2020, aged two. Excellent, caring staff who confidently deal with my sons allergies. Staff are encouraging and treat each child as they would their own. Very pleased to have picked this charming village preschool over a larger franchised nursery. Looking forward to seeing my child progress under their care.
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News (1) & Events (1)
- 30 Sep 2026
We have a brand new summer house built over the summer of 2026. Why not come along and have a look.
- 11 Dec 2026Organiser: Burghclere Pre-School
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Meet the Team (8)

My name is Hayley and I have been the manager of the Burghclere Pre-school since September 2013. I have a wealth of experience in the provision of...
My name is Hayley and I have been the manager of the Burghclere Pre-school since September 2013. I have a wealth of experience in the provision of child care for pre-school, junior and infant age groups.
I am NVQ level 3 qualified in Child Care Learning and Development and have experience of working as a childminder while my own family were young.
In addition, I have worked on a one on one basis with children with learning difficulties as well as previous pre-school experience from John Rankin and St John's pre-schools respectively.

Clare joined the pre-school in September 2008 and has 23 years experience of working with children. Clare is Level 3 qualified and has a family with...
Clare joined the pre-school in September 2008 and has 23 years experience of working with children. Clare is Level 3 qualified and has a family with whom she loves to spend time with. Claire loves socialising with friends and family in her spare time.
Clare loves “working with the children and helping them with their learning as well as working with friendly and caring staff”

Juliann started with the pre-school in November 2013 and came with 4 years previous experience. Juliann has two children of her own and loves...
Juliann started with the pre-school in November 2013 and came with 4 years previous experience. Juliann has two children of her own and loves spending time with her family as well as losing herself in a good crime novel.
Juliann has a Level 3 Diploma in The Children and Young People’s Workforce and recent training include The Basingstoke and Deane 2 year Partnership project and Makaton.
Juliann likes “helping to grow and develop children in their first stage of their educational journey. I enjoy interacting with the children and observing them as they learn through play in a lovely friendly setting.”

Lesley joined the pre school in February 2019. She has come from a nursery background brought a wealth of experience with her.
She is a fully...
Lesley joined the pre school in February 2019. She has come from a nursery background brought a wealth of experience with her.
She is a fully qualified level 3 in child care and is keen to improve her knowledge.
Lesley likes to spend time with her family. She has four children and two of them attended the pre school here.
She likes working with children to watch them learn and grow. Having fun with them is her favourite part.

She is NVQ qualified and comes to us with a wealth of knowledge.

Sam is part time with the setting and is still a valuable member of the team. The children love her bubbly personality and will be drawn to her.

She is working with...
Cindy has been with us since January 2026 but has over 19 years' experience in 1 :1 work with children who have additional needs.She is working with a specific child, along with having 3 other key children.
She is conscientious and hard-working; she brings out the best in the children.

Lily has been volunteering at the preschool for over a year and did her work experience with us.
She went to Queen Mary's College and qualified in...
Lily has been volunteering at the preschool for over a year and did her work experience with us.
She went to Queen Mary's College and qualified in areas of childcare.
She is doing her apprenticeship with us to become a Level 3 early educator. She is exceptionally calm and patient with the children.
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