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Farlington Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·376 Havant Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1NF · Portsmouth
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

Farlington Day Nursery, part of the Happy Days Nurseries group, is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children in Portsmouth. The nursery focuses on creating a stimulating and supportive environment where children can thrive and develop at their own pace.

They aim to foster well-rounded individuals who are resilient, motivated, inquisitive, and confident communicators, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. With a strong emphasis on outdoor play and exploring the natural world, Farlington Day Nursery encourages children to become healthy and independent explorers.

They also provide comprehensive parent information, including details on affordable childcare options and nutritional guidance, to support families in their child's early years journey.

Our ethos

Farlington Day Nursery is committed to fostering resilient, motivated, inquisitive, and confident communicators through a stimulating and supportive environment. They emphasise outdoor play and exploration of the natural world, aiming to develop healthy and independent explorers and prepare children for school.

What it's like

Friendly staff greet children with warm and happy smiles, supporting them as they get ready for their day. They create highly positive relationships with babies, offering cuddles and reassurance. Older children are confident, independent, and use good manners, demonstrating understanding of the nursery's golden rules.

Part of Happy Days Nurseries groupFocus on outdoor playPrepares children for school

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Farlington Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 July 2025 · Nicola Houston

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

Friendly staff greet children with warm and happy smiles, supporting them as they get ready for their day. They create highly positive relationships with babies, offering cuddles and reassurance. Older children are confident, independent, and use good manners, demonstrating understanding of the nursery's golden rules.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are highly passionate about the quality of education and care they provide for children.
  • Staff implement the mathematics curriculum strongly across the nursery.
  • Children have opportunities for outdoor play in the well-organised garden.
  • Leaders recognise the importance of teaching children about people whose lives are different to their own.
  • Leaders work tirelessly to ensure all children in attendance achieve the best possible outcomes.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff recognise when children are fully engaged in their learning to reduce disruptions to their concentration and focus.
Inspection #10399545 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the communication they receive from their child's key person.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff develop exciting activities for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders build strong partnerships with professionals to support children with SEND, for example, collaborating with speech and language therapists. Together, they continually adapt and implement effective plans for children's education, ensuring children consistently benefit from a shared approach.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities for outdoor play in the well-organised garden. Staff inspire children's learning in the environment as they make potions together and go on exciting bug hunts, using fact sheets to identify creatures. Staff also encourage children to use their larger movements, kicking and throwing balls to one another accurately, supporting their physical development.

Parent Reviews of Farlington Day Nursery

5.0
(5)
Claire S
3 years ago

This is the best nursery around. Such personalised care for little ones. In 10 years as a parent there, I’ve never had a single issue.

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Tommy Lodge
9 years ago

Lovely place, staff are really friendly.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • July 2025Good
  • December 2019Good
  • January 2014Outstanding
  • February 2010Outstanding

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