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Cannot recommend the ladies at doves nursery any more, they have been brilliant and my little boy is thriving with his learning! 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Doves Nursery # Doves Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 1996 Flexible hours Ofsted registered Emphasis on music in learning Home cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.dovesdaynurserygosport.co.uk/contact) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Doves Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317212 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243023)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110125) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=doves-nursery-po12-1lt-110125) 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 - 1 provide 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243023) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL0F0SyHnWCtFvYi909J5VhWCx7EOJlel3KgUhYuarfKTii8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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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