Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School

1st Winchester Scout Hut, Fleming Road, Weeke, Winchester SO22 6EE
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  • Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School, Winchester
Finkley Weeke Nursery are huge believers in learning through hands-on experiences and play. Not only do children have access to the excellent facilities at the nursery, but they also visit local attractions regularly, such as Finkley Down Farm, Winnall Moors, local woods and parks to extend their learning through fun and practical activities.

The fun does not stop there! Back at the setting, the children's curiosity determines how the nursery is created every day. The setting is fortunate to have a huge amount of green outdoor space, which features its very own mud kitchen, sensory pathway, messy play, bug hotel and parking garage for the young motorists. There is a range of options for children to choose from indoors too, such as making crafts, cooking, playing, reading and building.

The ethos at Finkley Weeke is ‘Happy Children, Happy Parents, Happy Staff’, which creates the foundations of their nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vanessa Slatcher (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 51 weeks per year:
    0-5 Years
    No funding - £370.64 per week (8am – 6pm, 5 days, full time)
    15 Hour Funding - £309.83 per week (8am – 6pm, 5 days, full time)
    30 Hour Funding - £249 per week (8am – 6pm, 5 days, full time)


    Term Time:
    Full day (8pm - 6pm) - £77.50
    • School Day (8am - 3:30pm) - £73
    • Ad Hoc Hourly Rate - £11.20


    Early Club 7:30am – 8 am is £5 per session, payable in advance via the parent area.


    We accept the 9-month, 2, 3 and 4 year old funding,


    We annualise our fee’s and all fees above include all optional extras. Full details can be provided.

  • We are approved providers of Hampshire County Council’s free early year’s educational grant for 2, 3 and 4-year olds. This funding is available for all children from the term after their third birthday regardless of family circumstances. We will supply you with all the required information and parent declaration forms for you to complete, as your child reaches the appropriate age.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is on-street parking. Please check to ensure that parking is allowed before parking.

Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (68)

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Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School has 68 reviews.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved to Winchester in January 2021 and my two children, age two and four started at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School in February. They settled in incredibly quickly and absolutely love it, they even ask to go there at weekends! The staff are fantastic and the children love all the activities
they do and the exciting trips they go on. We're delighted with our choice of nursery and would recommend Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School to anyone.
Reply from Charlotte Edwards, Andover Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for the feedback! That is lovely that your children want to come to us on the weekends too!
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Review from Chanelle S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery and this gives me peace of mind. He started in January and I can already see so many positive changes in him. He is so much more independent and confident. I love the fact that he enjoys learning and the nursery is great at exploring new things. The most satisfying
feeling is when I pick him up from nursery and he can't wait to tell me all about the wonderful things he did during the day. Great nursery all round and the staff are fantastic too.
Reply from Charlotte Edwards, Andover Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! It is great to hear how independent and confident he is now since coming to Finkley Weeke!
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Finkley Down Farm Nursery. I looked at numerous nurseries for my son but nothing compares to Finkley. My son had never been left with anyone other than family so starting nursery was a massive thing for both of us. The staff have been incredible from the very beginning and it’s clear
that they are passionate about what they do. My son hasn’t been going for long but he absolutely loves it. He goes in with a massive smile on his face and doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day. That’s when you know you’ve chosen the best nursery around. Best decision we’ve ever made.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed starting at Finkley Down Farm Nursery, every day she is excited to go and full of smiles when I pick her up.
Since having spent a lot of time at home due to COVID my daughter settled in at nursery very very quickly and this is due to the staff. They are really welcoming
and give off a positive vibe, always smiling and polite.
Trips to the farm are very popular with Finkley which my daughter absolutely loves! She is always coming home telling me about her day and how much fun she has had.
I would definitely recommend Finkley Down Farm nursery!
Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thanks for the lovely feedback, Laura! So glad she has really settled in and enjoying the farm!
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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have thrived at Finkley Down Farm Nursery. They both went to the nursery's other setting and then moved to Winchester.
The staff are all great - there's an energy and positivity about the place that shines through and the kids all seem so happy to be there. The facilities are excellent,
especially the outdoor space - at both nurseries. The access to Finkley Down Farm is just brilliant - our two-year-old boy comes home so excited from spending time with the animals. And the whole place is run so professionally, with great dialogue with parents. The new Winchester setting is a great addition. The same ethos has transferred naturally and the trips to the farm maintain that unique benefit. I can't recommend it highly enough - we have experienced a number of nurseries and this is the best by a mile.
Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you! Fantastic to hear such positive feedback! We love the farm!
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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the fifth nursery my children have attended (we've moved house lots!), and it is the best by miles. The facilities are brilliant, the staff are great, and I'm constantly impressed by the range of activities. Our children love their nursery days, and we all wholeheartedly recommend it!
Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words and we are really grateful to have been part of their journey!
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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a wonderful nursery. Our son absolutely loves it. The fact the children get to visit the farm each day is amazing. The Finkley Down Farm Basecamp is also a lovely setting and the staff are fantastic.
Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely review. We love the trips to Finkley Farm!
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Review from Rhys C (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at Finkley Down Farm Nursery Winchester at the beginning of September and we just love it! The children get to go and explore the farm every day and do things like groom the pony, feed the guinea pigs, etc and it is just fantastic. It is such a rich and unique learning environment and
my little one has been coming home talking about it non-stop, she even wants to go on the weekends! We live in Winchester and it is just brilliant still having the opportunity for her to visit the farm every day and explore! It brings such a variety to her learning and her confidence is soaring. Plus they have a great set up at the Basecamp with a huge outdoor area too! What more could you want!
Reply from Sarah Gough, Manager at Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely feedback :) We are so glad how well she has settled in.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.973 for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (256 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.973
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre-School is based on 22 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 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (6)

Vanessa

Vanessa Slatcher

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Vanessa is one of the Nursery Managers at Finkley Weeke.


She has 10 years of experience working in the early years sector and has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education.


Vanessa's favourite thing at Finkley is providing the children with an exciting learning environment, offering them a variety of experiences such as trips to the Farm and Nature Walks. Seeing the children so happy and having fun while supporting them in their journey to school.

Maria

Maria

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2020

Maria has been at the nursery with us since March 2022 and is level 3 qualified! Maria has lots of experience working with children and also loves animals!
Maria's favourite thing about working at Finkley is "being able to offer the children the amazing experiences such as going to the farm, the pumpkin patch and providing them with fantastic learning experiences!"

Sara

Sara

Job Title: Baby Room-Daily Lead Joined: 2022

Sara started working at Finkley Weeke in September 2022.


In April 2025, Sara opened our brand new baby room and became the Daily Lead. Sara has experience supporting the under-2s' development and is keen to create a nurturing and engaging environment for them to explore!


Sara loves Finkley because no day is ever the same, and loves the variety of outings the nursery can do, from pumpkin picking to the garden centre, every day is unique!

Ellie-May

Ellie-May Moody

Job Title: Pre-School Daily Lead Joined: 2023

Ellie is one of our fabulous team members and joined the Finkley Family in March 2023. She is level 3 qualified and has a passion for planning exciting, engaging and unique activities for the children to take part in.


In 2025, Ellie was promoted to Daily Lead of the Pre-School room and leads the team to ensure the children are offered a wide range of experiences and promote independence to help the transition to school!

Danielle

Danielle Wall

Job Title: SENCO Manager Joined: 2021

Dani is our SENCo Manager and supports all of our Finkley Nurseries in meeting the needs of all children within our care, Danielle joined the Finkley family in March 2021. Dani is currently working towards her degree in Special Education Needs and Inclusivity.


We asked Dani what her favourite part about working with children is and she said;


"I love seeing the impact that both myself and our wonderful staff have on the children and their future outcomes. I love to get involved and enjoy running both Bucket time and BLAST sessions within all of our settings."

Emma

Emma Woolley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Emma is our Deputy Manager at Finkley Weeke. She has been working in nurseries for many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge after completing her degree in Early Years Education. Emma loves working at Finkley because everyday is a new adventure and she loves seeing the children grow and develop under our care!

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