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Dolls House Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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3.4(5 parent reviews)
·71 Havant Road, Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 2JD · Portsmouth
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round, closing for one week at Christmas and on bank holidays. Catering to children aged 1 to 4 years, the nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 18 April 2023.

The staff demonstrate an exceptional ability to engage children, using their in-depth knowledge of each child to foster investigative play and ensuring full engagement with the curriculum across all age groups. Children at Dolls House Nursery exhibit exceptional behaviour, with toddlers actively participating in tidying up and sharing, and pre-schoolers demonstrating independence and attentiveness.

The management team works in close collaboration with staff to deliver an engaging curriculum that prioritises independence and resilience. The nursery is highly effective in embedding mathematical learning throughout all age ranges, supporting consistent progress.

Furthermore, Dolls House Nursery provides superb support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator works closely with other agencies to ensure staff have access to specialist advice, leading to excellent progress in communication and social skills for children with specific learning delays.

What it's like

Staff listen attentively to children, responding to their expressions and ideas, helping them expand their vocabulary and feel valued. They use in-depth knowledge of each child to inspire investigative play, leading to children being engrossed and fully engaged with the curriculum across all ages.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingInspiring investigative playExceptional behaviourEngaging curriculumStrong SEND supportEffective mathematical learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Each weekday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. It is closed for one week at Christmas and for all bank holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dolls House Nursery

Last inspected 18 April 2023 · David Watkins

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff listen attentively to children, responding to their expressions and ideas, helping them expand their vocabulary and feel valued. They use in-depth knowledge of each child to inspire investigative play, leading to children being engrossed and fully engaged with the curriculum across all ages.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff effectively use their knowledge of children to inspire investigation and engage them in the curriculum.
  • Children's behaviour is exceptional; toddlers help clear up and share, and pre-schoolers are attentive and independent.
  • The management team and staff collaborate well to create an engaging curriculum that promotes independence and resilience.
  • Staff are highly effective at embedding mathematical learning across all age ranges, supporting consistent progress.
  • There are superb arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring excellent progress in communication and social skills.
Inspection #10264444 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are superb arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator collaborates fully with other agencies and ensures that staff have access to relevant specialist advice. Consequently, children who start at the setting with specific delays in their learning make excellent progress in their communication and social skills.

Parent Reviews of Dolls House Nursery

3.4
(5)
Layla Howick
7 years ago

It’s a lovely Nursery, my daughter loves attending and the staff are so friendly, welcoming and are always thinking of creative ways to enhance children’s learning. Would definitely recommend. X

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Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • June 2017Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • November 2010Good

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