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Growing Places Havant

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(20 Google reviews) ·Havant Borough Council, Public Service Plaza, Havant, PO9 2AX · Hampshire
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Growing Places Havant, located in Havant, PO9 2AX, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting that provides a nurturing and highly inclusive environment where children aged 0 to 4 thrive and flourish. The provision, inspected on 21 July 2026, consistently prioritises children's welfare and wellbeing, fostering secure attachments with warm practitioners who take pride in each child's achievements.

Leaders and practitioners demonstrate an in-depth understanding of individual needs, swiftly adapting teaching and introducing strategies like social stories for transitions. Children learn to regulate emotions and make healthy choices, even serving themselves lunch and confidently pouring drinks.

The setting excels in inclusion, adapting its environment and teaching to meet diverse needs, with a clear focus on physical development. Practitioners work closely with parents and external agencies, including speech and language therapists, to identify and support emerging needs effectively.

Leaders are highly reflective, demonstrating a secure understanding of the provision's strengths and areas for development, and have put extensive support in place to raise the quality of teaching. They have cultivated a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, developing a wellbeing programme for staff.

Strong partnerships with parents are evident, with parents noting practitioners 'go above and beyond', particularly during transitions. Children are confident, curious learners, developing independence skills and making typical or above-expected progress.

They learn about their community through weekly visits to woodlands, farms, and local care homes, enriching their personal, social, and emotional development.

Our ethos

The "Growing Places Approach" prioritises a child's right to choose, make connections, and communicate, recognising each child as an individual with unique needs and interests. The nursery aims to foster exploration, investigation, creativity, and fun, with a focus on developing children's confidence and independence.

Highly inclusiveStrong safeguardingIndividualised careReflective leadershipCuriosity fostered

Pricing & funding

Fees are reviewed annually in April. Sessions are designed to be flexible with the option to add up to one additional hour. Fees include all meals and healthy snacks, unless extra hours are added over lunch.

Good to know

  • Unrestricted holidays are charged at half rate.
  • Bank holidays are charged at the full rate.
  • One annual staff training closure day is charged at half rate.
  • A 10% sibling discount is offered for a second child attending the same sessions.
  • Discounts are applied to hourly rates for full-time and full-day bookings.
  • Fees include all meals and healthy snacks, unless extra hours are added over lunch.

Key facts

Opening hours

08:00 - 18:00 (Early start 7:30 available)

Session types

Full Day, Full Week, Half Day, 3-hour sessions, Extra Hour, Early Start

Age range

6 months - 4 years

Food

All meals and healthy snacks included

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jul 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Growing Places Havant

Last inspected 21 July 2026

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to ensure that strategies for managing behaviour are consistent.
  • 2Leaders should continue to build on staff's knowledge of curriculum and skills so that all staff offer consistent high-quality teaching.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children learn about the community around them in a variety of ways, including enjoying weekly visits to the provider's woodland and farm space. Practitioners frequently praise children for their efforts, which helps to boost their self-confidence and self-esteem. Children and practitioners demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and are curious about the world around them. For example, while out in the garden, they use books to help identify different types of insects.

Google Reviews of Growing Places Havant

5.0
(20 Google reviews)
Aisher Smyth
a year ago

My daughter has been going here now since she was 9 months old, and I honestly cannot thank the staff enough. They truly do love the children, my daughter absolutely loves it there. The staff are great, so caring and thoughtful and it definitely has a family feel whenever you walk through the door, everyone is always so friendly and they really get to know each child so well. The new nursery location is also great, there is so much space for the little ones to explore. We Couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for our daughter, highly recommend!

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Mihaela Ion
a year ago

Our daughter is going to this nursery from 1 years old when she just started walking and now she’s 2 and half, running everywhere. We all love this place and all the stuff as they are always very helpful. They are very carrying with all children and loving. We are very happy with the new location and children enjoyed it as well, all new and bright, lots of space. Food is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this nursery!

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Vickie Perry
a year ago

Both my children have come to this nursery a few years apart, and both times have been exceptional. The staff and managment are fantastic! They are highly skilled and really do put the children's needs at the heart of everything they do. The food is healthy, fees really good, staff are exceptional. Lots of lovely activities and experiences for the kids. Highly recommended!

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zoe jeffery
a year ago

We are so happy with the care & support that our daughter receives. They encourage her personality and imagination. They supported her amazingly with the transition. We have no concerns with communication. They put the safety and well being of the children at the heart of the service they provide. The nursery is cleaned & well looked after. They put on special events after work hours so the families and children can socialise. The staff are warm and welcoming, Zoe and Joe x

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Mairi Henderson
a year ago

Fantastic nursery. We couldn’t ask for better staff to take care of our kids. Jess and the team go above and beyond, always putting the needs of the children first and are so understanding. The new premises are also brilliant, really bright and airy. 100% would recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 July 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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