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Doves Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·1 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1LT · Hampshire
Number of places
54 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Doves Nursery is a well-established childcare provider in Gosport, operating since 1996. They cater to children aged 0-5 years, offering flexible hours to accommodate various family needs.

The nursery prides itself on fostering a positive, friendly, and homely atmosphere where children can thrive and learn. With a dedicated team of up to 16 staff members, they are equipped to care for up to 54 children simultaneously.

Doves Nursery creates an engaging environment for children, notably incorporating music into their activities. They are Ofsted registered, allowing eligible families to benefit from tax credits and certain free nursery place schemes.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm, excluding bank holidays, and offers convenient on-site parking.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery and develop secure relationships with staff and their peers. They form secure attachments with staff and feel safe and secure. Staff support children's developing communication skills well and introduce new words to build vocabulary. Children develop positive attitudes towards their learning and work collaboratively to find solutions to problems.

Established since 1996Flexible hoursOfsted registeredEmphasis on music in learningHome cooked meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Flexible attendance hours

Staff

Up to 16 staff at any one time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Doves Nursery

Last inspected 26 February 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery and develop secure relationships with staff and their peers. They form secure attachments with staff and feel safe and secure. Staff support children's developing communication skills well and introduce new words to build vocabulary. Children develop positive attitudes towards their learning and work collaboratively to find solutions to problems.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership and management are effective, with regular supervision for staff's well-being and professional development.
  • The manager and staff create a curriculum that captures children's interest and focuses on their next learning steps.
  • Children develop a love of stories and gain an understanding of early literacy through interactive story times.
  • Staff help children develop an understanding of new concepts through good-quality interactions and support their counting skills.
  • Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills through activities like drawing, water play, and outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide young children with the support they need to make good choices, helping them to understand the impact their behaviour has on others.
Inspection #10317212 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, to develop the skills they will need to be effective communicators.

Outdoor space

Children exert themselves in the garden as they run, climb, and jump. This helps children develop the physical skills they will need for future writing.

Parent Reviews of Doves Nursery

4.0
(4)
Stacey
3 months ago

My little boy loves going to nursery and loves the staff ! Cannot recommend the ladies at doves nursery any more, they have been brilliant and my little boy is thriving with his learning! Thank you doves nursery !

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Inspection history

Date: April 2013

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • September 2013Good
  • April 2013Good

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