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Carousel Nursery School # Carousel Nursery School in Portsmouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 4.0 (3 parent reviews) · 40 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 8ND · Portsmouth Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Carousel Nursery School, established in 1998, offers comprehensive childcare and early education in Portsmouth. The facility is structured into three distinct age-based groups: the "Bunnies Group" caters to infants from 3 months to 2 years, providing a nurturing and supportive environment; the "Hedgehogs Group" focuses on toddlers aged 2 to 3, fostering independence and self-assurance; and the "Owls Group" prepares preschoolers for academic life with a robust foundation for school readiness. The nursery emphasises a dynamic learning experience, incorporating both indoor and outdoor activities, including a dedicated garden space. Parents are kept informed through daily updates and digital learning journeys. The school also actively maintains a presence on social media for community engagement and updates. What it's like Children separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They benefit from a fun and stimulating curriculum and show enthusiasm for learning. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and support them in resolving conflicts. Established 1998 Three age-based groups Digital learning journeys Outdoor garden space ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full week (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-6pm) £307.65 / week - Full day (7:30am-6pm) £74.11 / day - Additional Hours £9.09 / hour ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carousel Nursery School Last inspected 11 July 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children separate from their parents with ease and display a strong sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure. They benefit from a fun and stimulating curriculum and show enthusiasm for learning. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and support them in resolving conflicts. Inspector highlights - The enthusiastic and experienced manager leads her staff well and implements a meaningful curriculum, providing unique experiences for all children, such as looking after baby ducks. - Staff plan engaging and stimulating activities, working effectively with parents to build on children's existing knowledge and focus on their next steps and interests. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language make good progress, with staff providing additional support and working with external agencies. - The manager monitors practice regularly, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and reviews the curriculum to ensure it is stimulating and fun. - Children demonstrate a love of books, enthusiastically listening to and joining in with stories, and staff enhance their enjoyment through a range of voices and tones. - The manager and staff strongly emphasise supporting children in developing good communication and independence skills, encouraging conversations and new vocabulary during activities. - Parents speak highly of the nursery and the "lovely and caring staff", and work in partnership with the nursery through shared home learning ideas via an online journal. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of group activities to ensure that all children, including those who are younger or less confident, are able to benefit from the learning opportunities that they provide. Inspection #10351074 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254868) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Carousel Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351074 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254868)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500461) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://carouselnursery.co.uk) 40 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 8ND [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.08324/50.82273/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Portsmouth - [Day nurseries in Portsmouth](/search?q=Portsmouth) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=carousel-nursery-school-po2-8nd-ey500461) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language make good progress. Staff recognise when children need additional support. For example, they use simple sign language to ensure that children can understand instructions effectively. They work effectively with external agencies and local schools to support children's learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Carousel Nursery School 4.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQZMJmaTDLIHbjTWLyfaLmJnUghCtlirTh_fwl6yh6DEu5pg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Scott Dack 2 years ago Really good nursery, my boy enjoys his time there and has developed a lot since going. 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