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Dolls House Nursery # Dolls House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating Inspiring investigative play Exceptional behaviour Engaging curriculum Strong SEND support Effective 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217824) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dolls House Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10264444 Lead inspector David Watkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217824)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348827) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 71 Havant Road, Cosham, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 2JD [© 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#/-1.05836/50.84646/14) [](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=dolls-house-nursery-po6-2jd-ey348827) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKe4tQrhZfyRjkpIlcqTcSzoNOL5qs_Hlr28MXx_6oJppoiMA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. 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