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Portal Hall, Church Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9HX
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28 January 2026
My daughter has been going to Burghclere Preschool since Summer 2025 and is happy and thriving, and growing in confidence. The staff make the preschool the amazing local provision that it is. They are a warm and friendly team, and most importantly show a wonderful kind and caring attitude towards
the children. It's quite clear that they put the children's happiness, safety and welfare as paramount at all times. They will work with you to tackle any challenges and hurdles along the way, and as a first time mum this type of 1-1 support and experience-led advice is invaluable. Thank you for all the hard work you do!
02 January 2026
Staff are extremely affable in Burghclere Pre-School. The communication is excellent, clear and efficient. Safeguarding is a paramount in this nursery settings. The range of activities is superb. Overall this setting is highly recommended.
Our experience is truly positive.
Thank you!
31 December 2025
All staff are lovely & friendly
They really care about the children they look after.
My daughter loves going & her confidence has grown.
01 August 2025
My daughter has attended burghclere preschool since the age of 2.5years, all the way through to her leaving next week! I can honestly say, the staff have made this journey an absolute bliss. From a worried mother and a worried child on the first day, to now a child who doesn't want to leave! We
absolutely love the preschool. The atmosphere, the staff, the learning and playing.. it all adds to the experience and I really don't think we would of found better anywhere else. We have never had an issue in the whole 2 years but I know 100% if we ever did, it would be professionally dealt with. I feel safe leaving my daughter there and my daughter feels safe and happy to stay there without me ( she doesn't like being left with barely anyone!). I am so thankful for the staff of the preschool for being such an amazing first part of my girls educational journey. We will truthfully miss you all so much.
01 August 2025
My 3-year-old son has been attending Burghclere Pre-School for the past year, and the progress he's made has been incredible. When he started, he was only saying a few words, but now he's speaking in full sentences and communicating much more clearly. It's been amazing to watch his confidence grow.
His key worker has been especially wonderful-patient, kind, and really in tune with his needs. Like many toddlers, he sometimes gets emotional or struggles when things don't go his way, but the staff have always handled these moments with care and understanding. We really appreciate how they gently guide and support him through these challenges.
Overall, we've had a very positive experience with Burghclere Pre-School. The staff are caring, and the environment feels safe, welcoming, and focused on each child's development. We're so thankful for the role they've played in our son's growth, and we would happily recommend the preschool to other families.
09 June 2025
They are an absolutely amazing Pre-school I'm very happy with how they care for my daughter. The staff go above and beyond to make her happy and me confident on leaving her as she can be unsettled at drop off! They are always available to listen and will always help where they can!
09 June 2025
Very happy with the care my daughter receives at school. She is always happy, has lots to say about her day and what she has been up too. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have a lovely outside space for the children to play in.
19 September 2024
My daughter has been attending this nursery since September 2023. She goes Monday-Friday all day and she has thrived in this environment. She has become so confident and she is learning so much! I love the fact us parents can see on the app pictures of our children every Friday with what they have
done for the week. The staff are wonderful. The manager keeps us all up to date with information and is very kind and understanding. My daughter loves her nursery teachers and friends. She hates being away from nursery during the school holidays and looks forward to going back.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
07 February 2024
It's great. The staff are lovely and kind with the kids. The two kids are happy to go to nursery and are happy at the end, having had a good time. They are learning valuable things and confidence. We intend to send our youngest there in due course.
05 September 2023
My now 4-year-old twins have been at Burghclere Preschool for a year. The staff are all friendly and professional and help children to settle in quickly. My children love going to preschool and often come home with their many drawings, paintings and creations! They love being outside in the new
sandpit and always have plenty to talk about from their day. I would recommend the preschool to anyone looking for a fun-filled, caring environment to send their child!
20 July 2023
My children have loved being at this Pre School and are warmly greeted by the staff every day. They have a big selection of toys and activities to keep them entertained and interested throughout the day. The children have had a selection of activities throughout the year, such as a farm visit and
Easter hunt. We will be sad to leave and recommend the setting.
20 July 2023
My daughter has been at this preschool since September 2022. It was a very sudden and unexpected move, however the team at Burghclere made both myself and my daughter feel so at home!
They are a fantastic team.
She always leaves at the end of the day with a big smile on her face as well as a
handful of artwork. Overall very pleased with her preschool and it'll be a sad day when we say goodbye in September.
20 July 2023
My daughter has recently joined Burghclere Pre-School. She has loved going from the first day and always has a huge smile when I pick her up. The staff are all so friendly and caring. My daughter has progressed so much since going, her speech has improved and she's starting to learn her numbers and
colours. The preschool has a lovely outside space and lots to do indoors! I feel really confident that she is well looked after and cared for when she is there. I'm so pleased I sent my daughter here.
20 July 2023
My daughter has been with Burghclere Preschool for the past year and a half and absolutely loves it, the staff are amazing and so good with her. They do so many things and she loves coming home to tell us about them - a recent favourite one, releasing their butterflies and the new sandpit she
absolutely loves!
I never have to worry when she is there, I know she is well looked after and having fun!
My son also went here before primary and still misses it now and often asks to go back!
20 July 2023
My little boy joined in September 2022 and was very nervous and anxious to begin with. Staff took the time to understand his anxieties and made allowances to help him settle, he went in when we arrived rather than waiting til 9 by which point he was in a stew. He has since settled beautifully, goes
in with a smile and comes out beaming. He’s grown in confidence and I will be sad when he leaves. Wonderful little preschool, can’t recommend enough!
20 July 2023
Our little boy was born in lockdown and spent up to age 2 at home with Mum. Now a year on after joining Burghclere Pre-School his speech and confidence have grown incredibly, the staff are friendly and understand the anxieties around Mum leaving him and will go out of their way to ensure that my son
is the priority.
We would highly recommend this preschool to any parents.
20 July 2023
My daughter has spent the last year at Burghclere and has loved her time there. She always skips to the door at drop-off and comes out with a smile on her face when she is picked up. The preschool provides children with the opportunity to participate in extra activities e.g. pony parties and more
recently a trip to the Country Park which was enjoyed by everyone. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
20 July 2023
Burghclere Pre-School is excellent! The staff are always welcoming and always have a smile on their face, even at the end of the day!
My son loves going he loves everything about it and always wants to join in and tells me about his day.
10 July 2023
I am a former head of school and education consultant. As a result, I have been in many educational settings. I have never been in one so conducive to the happiness of children as that provided by Burghclere Pre-School.
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
13 April 2023
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.
Latest Reviews for Burghclere Pre-School
28 January 2026
My daughter has been going to Burghclere Preschool since Summer 2025 and is happy and thriving, and growing in confidence. The staff make the preschool the amazing local provision that it is. They are a warm and friendly team, and most importantly show a wonderful kind and caring attitude towards
the children. It's quite clear that they put the children's happiness, safety and welfare as paramount at all times. They will work with you to tackle any challenges and hurdles along the way, and as a first time mum this type of 1-1 support and experience-led advice is invaluable. Thank you for all the hard work you do!
02 January 2026
Staff are extremely affable in Burghclere Pre-School. The communication is excellent, clear and efficient. Safeguarding is a paramount in this nursery settings. The range of activities is superb. Overall this setting is highly recommended.
Our experience is truly positive.
Thank you!
31 December 2025
All staff are lovely & friendly
They really care about the children they look after.
My daughter loves going & her confidence has grown.
01 August 2025
My daughter has attended burghclere preschool since the age of 2.5years, all the way through to her leaving next week! I can honestly say, the staff have made this journey an absolute bliss. From a worried mother and a worried child on the first day, to now a child who doesn't want to leave! We
absolutely love the preschool. The atmosphere, the staff, the learning and playing.. it all adds to the experience and I really don't think we would of found better anywhere else. We have never had an issue in the whole 2 years but I know 100% if we ever did, it would be professionally dealt with. I feel safe leaving my daughter there and my daughter feels safe and happy to stay there without me ( she doesn't like being left with barely anyone!). I am so thankful for the staff of the preschool for being such an amazing first part of my girls educational journey. We will truthfully miss you all so much.
01 August 2025
My 3-year-old son has been attending Burghclere Pre-School for the past year, and the progress he's made has been incredible. When he started, he was only saying a few words, but now he's speaking in full sentences and communicating much more clearly. It's been amazing to watch his confidence grow.
His key worker has been especially wonderful-patient, kind, and really in tune with his needs. Like many toddlers, he sometimes gets emotional or struggles when things don't go his way, but the staff have always handled these moments with care and understanding. We really appreciate how they gently guide and support him through these challenges.
Overall, we've had a very positive experience with Burghclere Pre-School. The staff are caring, and the environment feels safe, welcoming, and focused on each child's development. We're so thankful for the role they've played in our son's growth, and we would happily recommend the preschool to other families.
09 June 2025
They are an absolutely amazing Pre-school I'm very happy with how they care for my daughter. The staff go above and beyond to make her happy and me confident on leaving her as she can be unsettled at drop off! They are always available to listen and will always help where they can!
09 June 2025
Very happy with the care my daughter receives at school. She is always happy, has lots to say about her day and what she has been up too. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have a lovely outside space for the children to play in.
19 September 2024
My daughter has been attending this nursery since September 2023. She goes Monday-Friday all day and she has thrived in this environment. She has become so confident and she is learning so much! I love the fact us parents can see on the app pictures of our children every Friday with what they have
done for the week. The staff are wonderful. The manager keeps us all up to date with information and is very kind and understanding. My daughter loves her nursery teachers and friends. She hates being away from nursery during the school holidays and looks forward to going back.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
07 February 2024
It's great. The staff are lovely and kind with the kids. The two kids are happy to go to nursery and are happy at the end, having had a good time. They are learning valuable things and confidence. We intend to send our youngest there in due course.
05 September 2023
My now 4-year-old twins have been at Burghclere Preschool for a year. The staff are all friendly and professional and help children to settle in quickly. My children love going to preschool and often come home with their many drawings, paintings and creations! They love being outside in the new
sandpit and always have plenty to talk about from their day. I would recommend the preschool to anyone looking for a fun-filled, caring environment to send their child!
20 July 2023
My children have loved being at this Pre School and are warmly greeted by the staff every day. They have a big selection of toys and activities to keep them entertained and interested throughout the day. The children have had a selection of activities throughout the year, such as a farm visit and
Easter hunt. We will be sad to leave and recommend the setting.
20 July 2023
My daughter has been at this preschool since September 2022. It was a very sudden and unexpected move, however the team at Burghclere made both myself and my daughter feel so at home!
They are a fantastic team.
She always leaves at the end of the day with a big smile on her face as well as a
handful of artwork. Overall very pleased with her preschool and it'll be a sad day when we say goodbye in September.
20 July 2023
My daughter has recently joined Burghclere Pre-School. She has loved going from the first day and always has a huge smile when I pick her up. The staff are all so friendly and caring. My daughter has progressed so much since going, her speech has improved and she's starting to learn her numbers and
colours. The preschool has a lovely outside space and lots to do indoors! I feel really confident that she is well looked after and cared for when she is there. I'm so pleased I sent my daughter here.
20 July 2023
My daughter has been with Burghclere Preschool for the past year and a half and absolutely loves it, the staff are amazing and so good with her. They do so many things and she loves coming home to tell us about them - a recent favourite one, releasing their butterflies and the new sandpit she
absolutely loves!
I never have to worry when she is there, I know she is well looked after and having fun!
My son also went here before primary and still misses it now and often asks to go back!
20 July 2023
My little boy joined in September 2022 and was very nervous and anxious to begin with. Staff took the time to understand his anxieties and made allowances to help him settle, he went in when we arrived rather than waiting til 9 by which point he was in a stew. He has since settled beautifully, goes
in with a smile and comes out beaming. He’s grown in confidence and I will be sad when he leaves. Wonderful little preschool, can’t recommend enough!
20 July 2023
Our little boy was born in lockdown and spent up to age 2 at home with Mum. Now a year on after joining Burghclere Pre-School his speech and confidence have grown incredibly, the staff are friendly and understand the anxieties around Mum leaving him and will go out of their way to ensure that my son
is the priority.
We would highly recommend this preschool to any parents.
20 July 2023
My daughter has spent the last year at Burghclere and has loved her time there. She always skips to the door at drop-off and comes out with a smile on her face when she is picked up. The preschool provides children with the opportunity to participate in extra activities e.g. pony parties and more
recently a trip to the Country Park which was enjoyed by everyone. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
20 July 2023
Burghclere Pre-School is excellent! The staff are always welcoming and always have a smile on their face, even at the end of the day!
My son loves going he loves everything about it and always wants to join in and tells me about his day.
10 July 2023
I am a former head of school and education consultant. As a result, I have been in many educational settings. I have never been in one so conducive to the happiness of children as that provided by Burghclere Pre-School.
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
13 April 2023
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.