The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School

Banstead Youth Centre, Banstead SM7 2BQ
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  • The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School, Banstead
The Nursery and Pre-School is a warm, welcoming setting for children aged 9 months to 5 years, offering care and early education during school term time. They are a charity-run organisation, managed by a dedicated committee of volunteers, with a strong focus on community and inclusion.

They offer funded sessions which are available during term time only, and can be used flexibly depending on availability. Families can also choose to pay for additional hours if needed.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Horseshoe Community Playgroup Committee
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jodie Gower (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Registered Charity Number

  • 1029396

Total Places for Children

  • 33

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years

Funding & Fees

  • We take on universal funding, working parent funding, EYPP and FEET.

  • We do charge a small consumable fee for Universal and Working Parent funding.
    Full day - £56
    Half Day - £28
    Half day with lunch £37

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Has own car park

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (7)

9.6

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School has 7 reviews.

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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic childcare setting cannot recommend enough, the staff are so friendly and organised. They create a wonderful safe space for my child which she enjoys going to. There is an excellent balance of play and appropriate learning through play provided by them
My children have all attended here
and I will be sad for my last to leave in July after a great experience.
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies at the horseshoe nursery are amazing they are one of a kind!! They are only a small run pre school that need more funding because honestly we looked at 7 pre schools for my son and none of the other company run pre schools compared to the people/staff at the horseshoe! They may not have as
many facilities but what they lack in some equipment they more than make up for in the staff and their dedication to the children in their care. They have all been amazing especially management, my son adores them
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Review from H S (Father of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter she is really enjoying the nursery staff is there very kind and help with you all the time specially Manager is she is very kind and polite definitely recommend for newcomers if you find places go straight away don't think nice place for kids
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The loveliest pre school! All staff are amazing and so kind! and I'm very happy with my sons progress i highly recommend sending your child here! My younger boy will be attending to when he is ready. thank you so much for all your hard work x
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the Horseshoe for over 1 year, he loves going in to pre-school in the morning. Since new management there have been many changes including the garden which has had a lot of work done which my son loves playing in! All the staff are friendly which makes all the difference.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had nothing but a positive experience with The Horseshoe Nursery! Our daughter absolutely loves it! Communication is great, all staff are so friendly and they are always thinking of fun creative ways to learn and play
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my Sons have attended this lovely preschool and have grown up beautifully
All the ladies are kind lovely caring people who go above and beyond for all the children and it shows as the preschool is full of happy and very loved children.
Lovely sense of community and there so flexible with
parents :)
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.605)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10 for The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 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 4.905 for The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.905
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 33 number of registered child places is 6.6, which has been reached with 7 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 (4)

Jodie

Jodie Gower

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2023

I am a Level 3 qualified childcare professional with 11 years of experience in early years education. As a Nursery and Pre-School manager, I oversee the daily operations of the setting, support staff development, and ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. I’m passionate about providing high-quality care and early learning experiences that support each child’s individual needs.

Alice

Alice Peberdy

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

I am a Deputy Manager and SENDCo with 15 years of experience in childcare and a Level 3 qualification in early years education. I help manage the day-to-day running of the setting, support and guide staff, and lead on inclusion and support for children with additional needs. I’m committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Fleur

Fleur Doyle

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

I am an Early Years Practitioner currently training towards my Level 3 qualification, with 5 years of experience in childcare. I am passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment, and I’m committed to providing high-quality early years care as I continue to grow in my professional role.

Shannon

Shannon Rock

Job Title: Baby Room Leader Joined: 2025

I am a Level 3 qualified Baby Room Leader with 11 years of experience in childcare. I care for babies in a safe and nurturing environment, supporting their early development and building strong bonds with families.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School Open?

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is The Horseshoe Community Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Banstead?

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

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