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Farlington Day Nursery # Farlington Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 group Focus on outdoor play Prepares 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 - 1 help staff recognise when children are fully engaged in their learning to reduce disruptions to their concentration and focus. Inspection #10399545 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284904) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Farlington Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399545 Lead inspector Nicola Houston Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284904)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263787) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=farlington-day-nursery-po6-1nf-ey263787) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVNqNE15Bkx9tTsw12DUSdJgiBm6GjKpIkDUVVpdueizs5HaW8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCNnQ2TUZBEAE!2m1!1s0x4874434e631c4661:0x7119891ebfaad626) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW6BHamdnqtiWczQ6iKUGc5RWhCTnqrmZOrYH2o56tJnZGzn0Gd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Tommy Lodge 9 years ago Lovely place, staff are really friendly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3ek82M3B3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4874434e631c4661:0x7119891ebfaad626) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJTN3Wee5WFO_R6OOylwXAOwLHHy5l4VunHgRUW6EbCXK7z1g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) M P 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGcFpGOU1RM2w2U0MxbGFsZGZTblozVTJKSGRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4874434e631c4661:0x7119891ebfaad626) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvjQU-nzgvulol-TsL5kFL71C9aLBqGHsgeNo7aCrahpOoTQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexe Paun a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuNTVLTURnEAE!2m1!1s0x4874434e631c4661:0x7119891ebfaad626) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUsuCycLeX8mg4xa0KRvQLiAq8-TFWUF9NBBKajSN5lo4JL4RVkpw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jim “Duke Mcbush” Lush-Smith 12 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndlB6bzNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4874434e631c4661:0x7119891ebfaad626) Reviews from Google for Farlington Day Nursery. 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