--- title: "Earlystarts Childcare Nursery, Southampton | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/earlystarts-childcare-so18-4dj-2616705 description: "Earlystarts Childcare, a nursery in Southampton — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Earlystarts Childcare Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Charlton House Independant School, 57 Midanbury Lane, Southampton, SO18 4DJ · Southampton Number of places 110 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Southampton ## About this day nursery Earlystarts Childcare, situated in Southampton, prides itself on fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. With a decade of dedicated service to the local community, the day nursery has welcomed over 240 families, providing a supportive space for children to grow and learn. The facility emphasises a community-oriented approach, welcoming new families and continuing to build on its rich history. They offer various rooms tailored to different age groups, such as Ladybugs, Caterpillars, and Little Explorers, indicating a structured and age-appropriate programme. In addition to indoor learning, the day nursery is committed to outdoor education, encouraging children to engage with nature. They also highlight their in-house kitchen, suggesting a focus on providing nutritious meals. The nursery supports children through their school transition, preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. Their long-standing presence in the community and commitment to family engagement are central to their ethos. What it's like Children benefit from a caring and calm atmosphere, feeling safe and secure due to friendly staff greetings and information exchange. They engage with well-organised resources and fun activities, expanding their vocabulary and understanding boundaries through clear explanations and discussions about feelings. 10 years service Community focused Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding 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.earlystartschildcare.com/copy-of-contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing for a week at Christmas. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Earlystarts Childcare Last inspected 24 July 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 Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a caring and calm atmosphere. - Children are learning to use a breadth of words to explain their play or thinking. - Leaders have worked hard to ensure that improvements have been made to the nursery since the last inspection. - Staff support children to develop their communication from a young age. - Parents and carers are positive about the care, education and support that children receive. Areas to develop - 1 review the daily lunchtime routine in the toddler room, ensuring that staff consistently meet the children's needs, particularly when children show signs of being tired - 2 strengthen arrangements to identify and support children with particular needs, such as those who need additional support or those with SEND, in line with the SEND code of practice, to ensure that children achieve the best possible outcomes. Inspection #10282167 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226965) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that communication is good, and this helps them to support children at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff do not fully consider all possible strategies to ensure that help is sought without delay when they have identified gaps in a child's learning or development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to support children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Outdoor space Children benefit from additional activities, such as woodland walks. Leaders have plans to further improve children's curiosity and learning outside. The inspector observed activities in the three main base rooms and garden. Inspection history Date: February 2023 - August 2023 Good - July 2023 Good - March 2023 Inadequate - February 2023 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Earlystarts Childcare ### How many places does Earlystarts Childcare have? ### What is Earlystarts Childcare working on improving? ### What are the fees at Earlystarts Childcare? ### When is Earlystarts Childcare open? ### Which area does Earlystarts Childcare serve? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=earlystarts-childcare-so18-4dj-2616705) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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