Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool

Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool Rated Good (2019) by Ofsted , our Pre-School is set in the heart of Colden Common village. We offer q We look forward to meeting you soon!

An Ofsted Good Pre-School with 'outstanding elements' set in the heart of Colden Common village, we offer caring, stimulating, quality childcare for little ones aged 2 years up to Reception. We welcome children from the village and the local area including Twyford, Fair Oak, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh and Owslebury. Our aim is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school

age, in a parent-involving community based group, to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment, to work within a framework which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families. We are led by the children’s interests and we strongly believe together with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) in allowing children to learn through play which helps their imaginations to thrive and their confidence to grow. We visit the local primary school regularly for music sessions and enjoy visits from children’s groups.

Meet the Team: KatiePractitioner | Outdoor Learning & Garden SupportCurrently studying: Level 3 Early Years EducatorKati...
04/09/2026

Meet the Team: Katie

Practitioner | Outdoor Learning & Garden Support

Currently studying: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Katie joined the Kingfishers team in January 2026 and quickly settled into preschool life. She has really enjoyed getting to know our children and families and being part of our welcoming and supportive team.

Katie has always had a passion for working with children and particularly enjoys supporting them as they develop their confidence, independence and individual personalities. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see the progress children make and to play a part in their learning and development.

In March 2026, Katie began working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. She is enjoying developing her Early Years knowledge and putting her learning into practice within the setting.

Katie now works alongside Rochelle to help develop our garden and outdoor provision. She takes responsibility for creating engaging opportunities for children to learn, investigate and explore outdoors, ensuring our garden offers exciting experiences across all areas of learning. She particularly enjoys finding new ways to use our outdoor environment to encourage children's curiosity, creativity and independence.

Katie is looking forward to continuing to develop her knowledge and confidence as an Early Years practitioner and taking on new responsibilities within Kingfishers.

Outside of preschool, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends and making the most of her free time.

Meet the Team: BeckyLevel 3 Early Years Practitioner | Playdough AmbassadorQualifications: Level 3 Early YearsBecky has ...
04/09/2026

Meet the Team: Becky

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner | Playdough Ambassador

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years

Becky has worked in childcare since qualifying in 2006 and brings a wealth of experience from a variety of Early Years environments. Throughout her career, she has worked as a nanny, within a Montessori preschool and as a Play Support Worker in hospitals, giving her valuable experience of supporting children with a wide range of individual needs.

Becky has a particular passion for working with children with SEND and enjoys creating inclusive and supportive experiences where every child is encouraged to participate, develop and thrive. Her calm and nurturing approach helps children feel safe, secure and confident.

Becky is also responsible for our playdough and sensory table. She loves messy and sensory play and enjoys creating inviting, hands-on experiences that encourage children to explore different textures and materials, develop their creativity and strengthen their fine motor skills.

Since joining Kingfishers, Becky has become a valued member of the team and enjoys building strong relationships with our children and families. She loves seeing children's individual personalities emerge and supporting them as they develop their confidence and independence.

Outside of preschool, Becky enjoys spending time outdoors with her two boys and their dog. They love going for walks, exploring and enjoying nature together.

Meet the Team: TashPractitioner | Sustainability LeadQualifications: Level 2 Early YearsTash has been part of the Kingfi...
04/09/2026

Meet the Team: Tash

Practitioner | Sustainability Lead

Qualifications: Level 2 Early Years

Tash has been part of the Kingfishers team for some time and brings several years of experience from working across nurseries, preschools and school environments. After taking a career break to raise her children, Tash returned to Early Years when the opportunity arose to join Kingfishers.

Tash is passionate about helping children learn through play and particularly enjoys watching them grow in confidence, develop new skills and become increasingly independent. She loves the variety of experiences we provide and particularly values the opportunities children have to learn and explore in our spacious indoor and outdoor environments.

As our Sustainability Lead, Tash has a particular interest in helping children develop an early understanding of how we can care for our environment. She supports the team in embedding sustainability into everyday preschool life through recycling, reusing resources, reducing waste and encouraging children to appreciate and care for the natural world around them.

Tash loves being part of the warm and supportive Kingfishers team and enjoys building positive relationships with our children and families.

Outside of preschool, Tash enjoys spending time with her two daughters. Together, they love woodland walks, days out with friends, baking and roller skating.

Meet the Team: JenniLevel 3 Early Years PractitionerQualifications: Level 3 Early Years EducatorJenni has been part of t...
03/09/2026

Meet the Team: Jenni

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Jenni has been part of the Kingfishers team for some time and has recently achieved her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. She has really enjoyed developing her knowledge, building her confidence and putting everything she has learned into practice with the children.

Outdoor learning is a particular passion for Jenni. She loves how much time the children at Kingfishers spend outside and enjoys creating opportunities for them to explore, investigate, take appropriate risks and learn through hands-on experiences. She particularly values the way outdoor learning can build children's confidence, resilience, independence and curiosity.

Jenni is keen to develop this passion further and is hoping to undertake an additional outdoor learning qualification in the near future. This will allow her to build on her existing knowledge and take a more active role in developing our outdoor provision, including our Allotment School and Forest School experiences.

Jenni has also completed additional speech and language training, which she particularly enjoyed. She has shared her learning with the wider team and uses new strategies to support children's communication and language development.

Jenni loves being part of a preschool that is continually developing and enjoys working within a team that supports staff to pursue their individual interests and strengths.

Outside of preschool, Jenni loves being outdoors, exercising and spending time with her two children.

Practitioner | Sensory Play Ambassador | PANCoQualifications: Level 3 Early Years EducatorMegan completed her Level 3 Ea...
03/09/2026

Practitioner | Sensory Play Ambassador | PANCo

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Megan completed her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification in 2024 and has always known that working with young children was the career for her. After completing work experience at Kingfishers, she was delighted to join the team permanently and has continued to develop her skills and confidence as an Early Years practitioner.

One of Megan's favourite parts of her role is supporting children to develop the skills, confidence and independence they will need for the future. She loves seeing their individual personalities develop and particularly enjoys the fun and laughter that comes with working in Early Years.

This academic year, Megan is embarking on her PANCo (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator) role, developing her knowledge of how physical activity and good nutrition can support children's health, wellbeing and development. She will use this learning to help us continue to develop healthy practice across the preschool.

Megan is also our Sensory Play Ambassador and enjoys creating engaging sensory experiences that encourage children to explore, investigate and learn using all of their senses.

Megan is keen to continue developing her Early Years knowledge, take on new responsibilities and bring fresh ideas to the Kingfishers team.

Outside of preschool, Megan enjoys crocheting, reading and baking.

Meet the Team: NatashaPractitioner | Safety ReporterQualifications: Level 3 Early Years | Makaton TrainedNatasha has bee...
03/09/2026

Meet the Team: Natasha

Practitioner | Safety Reporter

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years | Makaton Trained

Natasha has been part of the Kingfishers team for nearly four years and loves being part of our friendly, supportive and dedicated preschool community.

Before beginning her career in Early Years, Natasha trained and worked as a hairdresser before discovering that her real passion was working with children. She now has over six years of experience working in local preschools, alongside several years of experience as a nanny.

Natasha loves watching children learn, grow in confidence and develop their own individual personalities. Building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families is particularly important to her, and she enjoys knowing that she has played a part in each child's Early Years journey.

Alongside her practitioner role, Natasha is our Safety Reporter and takes responsibility for reviewing and analysing accidents within the setting. This helps us identify any patterns or areas for improvement and supports our ongoing commitment to providing a safe environment for our children.

Natasha also has a particular interest in inclusive communication and enjoys using Makaton to support children's understanding and communication, helping every child to feel included, heard and understood.

She is always keen to continue developing her knowledge and skills and looks forward to many more years supporting the children and families at Kingfishers.

# # # Meet the Team: RochelleLevel 6 Practitioner | Garden AmbassadorQualifications: Bachelor of Education in Early Chi...
02/09/2026

# # # Meet the Team: Rochelle

Level 6 Practitioner | Garden Ambassador

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development, specialising in the Foundation Stage | Makaton Levels 1 & 2

Rochelle brings a wealth of teaching experience to Kingfishers, having begun her Early Years career in South Africa where she completed her Bachelor of Education degree and worked as an Early Years teacher.

After moving to the UK, Rochelle spent over ten years teaching in independent primary schools in London before taking time away from teaching to raise her own children and relocate to Hampshire. She has now been part of the Kingfishers team for over three years and loves working within Early Years, which she describes as the most rewarding – and fun – part of education!

Rochelle has a particular interest in supporting children with SEND and has completed Levels 1 and 2 Makaton training. She is passionate about continuing to develop her knowledge and skills through further training and professional development.

As our Garden Ambassador, Rochelle also enjoys encouraging children to explore and learn through our outdoor environment, helping them develop curiosity and an appreciation of the natural world.

Outside of preschool, Rochelle enjoys walking, reading, cooking and baking with her children. She also loves visiting museums and art galleries and has a particular fascination with history.

Rochelle loves helping our children develop their confidence, curiosity and love of learning, giving them strong foundations on which to thrive.

Meet the Team: CharlotteBusiness Administrator | Bookkeeper | Staff Wellbeing Coordinator | Early Years EducatorQualific...
02/09/2026

Meet the Team: Charlotte

Business Administrator | Bookkeeper | Staff Wellbeing Coordinator | Early Years Educator

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Dance, Media and Film | Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare | Currently studying Level 3 Early Years Educator at Peter Symonds

Charlotte has been part of the Kingfishers community for many years, initially joining the committee as Chair in 2014 when her daughter attended the preschool. She remained Chair for four years, supporting the management, fundraising and development of the setting. Both of Charlotte’s children attended Kingfishers and have very happy memories of their time here.

In January 2019, Charlotte joined the staff team as our Business Administrator. Her varied role now includes bookkeeping, admissions, funding, purchasing resources, grant applications, staff training and supporting the day-to-day administration of the preschool.

Charlotte is also our Staff Wellbeing Coordinator and is currently studying towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at Peter Symonds, further developing her knowledge and understanding of early years practice.

Charlotte enjoys being part of a charity-run preschool and getting to know our children and families. Her long-standing connection with Kingfishers gives her a unique understanding of the setting from both a parent and management perspective.

Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys crime thrillers and action films, trips to the theatre, beach days and long walks. She also loves keeping busy and spending time with friends and family.

Meet the Team: DanielleDeputy Manager | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | PractitionerQualifications: Level 3 Early ...
02/09/2026

Meet the Team: Danielle

Deputy Manager | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Practitioner

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years

We are delighted to welcome Danielle back to Kingfishers following some time away recovering from a back injury.

Danielle has over 18 years of experience working in childcare and has been part of the Kingfishers team for over two years. Having worked with children of different ages throughout her career, Danielle feels that preschool is where she belongs. She particularly loves this magical stage when children are full of imagination, curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering the world around them.

Danielle enjoys finding new ways to engage children in their play, building on what they already know and helping them develop their skills and confidence further. She particularly loves sharing stories and books with the children and is always happy to get involved in role play, singing and dancing – even if she admits singing isn't necessarily her greatest talent!

As one of our Deputy Managers and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, Danielle also plays an important role in supporting the team and helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our children.

Outside of preschool, Danielle has two boys of her own, with her youngest having previously attended Kingfishers. She enjoys reading, cooking and baking, as well as going to live music events and shows.

Danielle loves getting to know our children and families and is very happy to be back as part of the Kingfishers team.

Meet the Team: SharonDeputy Manager | SENCO | KeyworkerQualifications: Level 3 Early Years | Level 3 Early Years SENCO A...
01/09/2026

Meet the Team: Sharon

Deputy Manager | SENCO | Keyworker

Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years | Level 3 Early Years SENCO Award | Level 2 Forest School

I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner with many years of experience and have been part of the Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool team for over seven years, including nearly three years as Deputy Manager and SENCO.

One of my favourite parts of my role is spending time outdoors with the children. As a Level 2 Forest School practitioner, I love being involved in our Allotment School and providing children with opportunities to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world. I believe developing a connection with nature is incredibly valuable for children's wellbeing, confidence and development, and I enjoy helping them discover everything the outdoors has to offer.

As Kingfishers' SENCO, I am passionate about supporting children with additional needs and working closely with families, practitioners and other professionals. Completing my Level 3 Early Years SENCO Award has strengthened my knowledge and practice, helping me ensure that every child is included, supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

I love being part of the Kingfishers team and seeing the children grow in confidence, develop new skills and flourish during their time with us.

Outside of preschool, I have two grown-up sons and enjoy spending time together as a family. I also love long walks along the beach and relaxing on holiday!

Address

Community Centre, Street Vigor Way, Colden Common
Winchester
SO211UU

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+441962715401

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