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Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School # Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Oaktree Family Group, Alver Valley Family Centre, Gosport, PO13 8AA · Hampshire Number of places 76 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Warm and welcoming Strong parent partnerships Supports SEND children Physical development Independence skills Learning about the world ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for one week over Christmas and all public holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Last inspected 5 May 2023 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children are challenged in their physical development, with very young children climbing and older children creating obstacle courses. - Staff develop children's knowledge of the world around them through activities like a 'crowns and tiaras' day for the coronation. - Children develop independence skills from a very early age, such as hand-washing and nose-wiping. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress with intervention groups like 'bucket time'. - Strong parent partnerships are in place, with staff offering support through regular meetings, signposting to groups, and online updates. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum to ensure it is precise and they understand the overall aims for learning. - 2 Develop interactions further to build on very young children's emerging language skills. Inspection #10286828 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219648) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10286828 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219648)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294995) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dinky-ducks-nursery-and-pre-school-po13-8aa-ey294995) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting. > They comment on the kind and caring staff. > Parents feel that staff really know their child and help them make good progress in their learning. > They comment on the good communication between themselves and staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children make good progress, in particular children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff swiftly act to ensure intervention groups are in place to support children with SEND to help close the gaps in development. For example, children take part in 'bucket time', where staff skilfully capture their attention as they observe different sensory toys. Outdoor space Children are challenged in their physical development. For example, very young children climb up and down a climbing frame with great delight. Older children enjoy creating their own obstacle courses and challenge themselves to jump as high as they can off the cable reel while being supported by staff. ## Parent Reviews of Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLc1iBQnns6kuO1aanbJibTlu3McCVfucJSj6-1rY8QaNNdBQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nic Ashby 2 months ago A fantastic nursery - very attentive staff who my son loves. He is always happy at nursery and has developed socially so much since joining. Best decision I have ever made for him. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVMWEyZ3lPRWcyUjB0WFUxWk5PRlprWTNWWk4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x487467f400bfd53b:0x8c6af3ef1e74104a) Reviews from Google for Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School. 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