Rowlands Castle Preschool

St John's Primary School, Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle PO9 6BB
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Care Provided by Rowlands Castle Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jade Thomas (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 20
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Rowlands Castle Preschool Reviews (6)

9.5

Rowlands Castle Preschool has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.544) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rowlands Castle Preschool has 6 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Rowlands Castle Preschool since September 2024 and thoroughly enjoys her time there. We were anxious about her settling in as she had previously been with a childminder but we needn't of worried as the staff made the transition so easy for all of us! They are welcoming, friendly,
approachable and really get to know your child personally. My little girl is always so happy when it is a preschool day and I cannot recommend them enough!

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Her confidence has been so lovely to see! Thank you so much for the great review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolute fantastic nursery with amazing staff. My two boys moved to this nursery from another and have both come on leaps and bounds. My eldest child is now talking who was previously none verbal. They do so many activities with them everyday. The staff are so warm and welcoming. I cannot rate this
nursery high enough.

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Thank you for this lovely review!. Both are coming on leaps and bounds and it's lovely to see this and have them with us


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don't usually feel compelled to write reviews but I honestly feel like I should shout from the rooftops about this setting. My daughter has been there since April and she loves it. The staff are brilliant and my daughter is so enthusiastic when I collect her and she tells me about her day that I can
tell she's nurtured and cared for. The food provided is great, the woodland walks and daily activities they do are fantastic (as are the daily photos and updates!) I honestly can't say enough good things about this nursery. Yes, it's probably on the more expensive side of the market but blimey, you definitely get your money's worth!

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Thanks so much for the fab review! We enjoy seeing her on the days she is here too, and she's doing so well!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing preschool. Our little boy is so happy there and we are just about to enrol our little girl. Low numbers and personal touch. The team are super friendly and engaging with the children. Would highly recommend it!

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Thanks so much for the review. He is so at home here and we can't wait to have the little one!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Rowlands Castle Preschool in September 2024 and we have been nothing but impressed with them. She runs into the building in the mornings with the biggest smile on her face and comes home recounting stories of the vast array of activities she has done that day - from painting,
playing in the sand, reading stories and forest school. The nursery staff are extremely warm and welcoming and have shown a genuine interest in our daughter's well-being and development. They provide regular updates and photos throughout the day and communicate really effectively. We cannot recommend them enough.

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Thanks so much for this great review. She really does have the best time and we enjoy having her here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful and are fab with the children. My son has been into the forest most mornings he has been there which he (and I!) love! The other day someone came in to do some activities about taking care of your teeth which my son also loved and was educational too. My son also loves just playing
there in the great set-up they have. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Jade Thomas, Manager at Rowlands Castle Preschool

Thank you for this lovely review, we love having him here and are glad he has such a great time!


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.544)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.544) out of 10 for Rowlands Castle Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.944 for Rowlands Castle Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (69 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944

  • b) 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rowlands Castle Preschool is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.6

    • ii) 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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 6 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rowlands Castle Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Rowlands Castle Preschool accepts?

Rowlands Castle Preschool accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rowlands Castle Preschool Open?

Rowlands Castle Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Rowlands Castle Preschool have capacity for?

Rowlands Castle Preschool has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Rowlands Castle Preschool to the centre of Rowland's Castle?

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