Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School

About this day nursery

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre-School in Gosport provides a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 0-4 years happily engage with kind and caring staff. The nursery is open all year, from 7am to 6pm, closing only for a week over Christmas and on public holidays.

The dedicated team ensures children make good progress, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff swiftly implement intervention groups, such as 'bucket time', which skilfully captures children's attention using sensory toys to support their development.

Children are challenged physically, with very young children delighting in climbing and older children creating their own obstacle courses, jumping off a cable reel with staff support. The nursery fosters independence, teaching children hand-washing and nose-wiping from an early age.

Staff also broaden children's understanding of the world, for instance, through activities like a 'crowns and tiaras' day for the coronation. Parents consistently speak highly of the setting and its staff, appreciating how well staff know their children and support their learning.

Strong parent partnerships are a cornerstone of the nursery, with staff providing regular meetings, signposting to support groups, and online updates.

What it's like

Children come into the setting happily and are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations for their behaviour, modelling conflict resolution. Children are challenged in their physical development and learn about the world around them.