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Southwater Village Hall Preschool

Church Lane, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9BT
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Southwater Village Hall Pre-School opened as a charity in June 1974.

It is still the only non-profit-making pre-school in the village of Southwater. The Pre School is a member of the Early Years Alliance, a national body dedicated to the provision of childcare.

Southwater Village Hall Pre School aims to provide your child with a safe, caring environment in which they can be encouraged to learn through play and planned activities These...  

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Attendance patterns offered

Term Time

Minimum attendance

  • 1 day per week

Full days available

No

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Southwater Village Hall Preschool
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Emma Buckland (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 1 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Snacks

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables provided include

Nappies/Wipes

Opening Times

  • Monday09:00-16:00
  • Tuesday09:00-16:00
  • Wednesday09:00-12:00
  • Thursday09:00-16:00
  • Friday09:00-12:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays, Bank Holidays

Parking

  • a large car park close to the setting including disabled spaces

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Fees are charged termly in advance

All funding is accepted

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Southwater Village Hall Preschool Reviews (4)

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Southwater Village Hall Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.747) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Southwater Village Hall Preschool has 4 reviews.

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Review from Lindsey N (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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There is a really lovely team of staff at Southwater Village Hall Preschool and they do such a great job of preparing the older children for big school. My son starts at the infants in September and I feel they have prepared him really well for this, he can even write his own name! He is very happy there and I think he will be sad to leave.

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Review from Yasmin C (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son had joined in September and has settled in very nicely with the help from his key worker and all the staffs. He loves going to preschool and has lots of fun, bringing back lots of creative artwork pieces home.
All the staffs are friendly, caring and super supportive. My son also feels particularly safe with his key worker.
They have a good range of activities and understands what my son enjoys. They provide clear and great communication, progress summaries and we love the daily updates and pictures of my son.
Since starting preschool, my son's communication, social skills and physical development has improved a lot, all thanks to the amazing support from the staffs with the use of tailored activities and development plans.

We also loved the Christmas party and sports day, which we were able to create such beautiful memories for him to look back on. We absolutely love the Mother's Day and Father's Day card, and the artwork gifts which were so adorable. We highly recommend.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son has been attending this preschool for coming up to a year now, and we have been so pleased with our experience. From the very beginning, the staff have been welcoming, caring and supportive, helping him settle in at his own pace and making both him and us feel comfortable.
It has been lovely to see how much his confidence has grown. He enjoys attending and often talks about preschool when he gets home, which gives us great reassurance that he feels happy and secure there. The staff clearly take the time to get to know each child as an individual and create a warm, nurturing environment where they can thrive.
Communication with parents has always been good, and we appreciate the updates and the genuine care shown towards the children. The activities are varied and engaging, encouraging learning through play while supporting their development.

We would happily recommend this preschool to other families looking for a caring, friendly and supportive setting for their child.

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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I've found the Village preschool a really lovely place for my children to have attended. Staff are friendly and approachable. Great at getting the children ready for school and my child has really enjoyed her time here.

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Child Vacancies

20 Child Vacancies

Posted: 13 July 2026

We have space for children aged 18 months to 5 from September 2026

News (1) & Events (0)

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  • 15 Jun 2026

    We have been working hard fundraising over the past year. As a team we decided to create a sensory shed for all of our children at pre school to explore....

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Meet the Team (2)

Emma Buckland
Emma BucklandJob Title:Manager

Level 3 Qualified

Georgia Tyler
Georgia TylerJob Title:Deputy Manager

Level 3 Qualified

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwater Village Hall Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Southwater Village Hall Preschool accepts?

Southwater Village Hall Preschool accepts Children aged from 1 year 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Southwater Village Hall Preschool Open?

Southwater Village Hall Preschool is open: Monday 09:00-16:00, Tuesday 09:00-16:00, Wednesday 09:00-12:00, Thursday 09:00-16:00, Friday 09:00-12:00.

How many Children does Southwater Village Hall Preschool have capacity for?

Southwater Village Hall Preschool has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Southwater Village Hall Preschool to the centre of Horsham?

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

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