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From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, caring, and attentive. Olivia looks forward to going every morning, and it’s been amazing to see how much she’s grown in confidence and curiosity.\n\nThe learning environment is nurturing and engaging, and we truly feel that she is in great hands every day. A special thank you to Monika, Olivia’s key worker, for her kindness, patience, and the genuine care she shows every day — it has made a world of difference to our little one.\n\nThank you to all the lovely staff at Happy Bunnies for everything you do, for the dedication, warmth, and support you show the children. We feel so grateful to be part of such a wonderful preschool community!\n\nHighly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a safe and inspiring place for their little one to learn and grow 🌺", "datePublished": "2025-07-17T22:09:38.176026086Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "suzanne m" }, "reviewBody": "Such a lovely preschool! All staff are friendly and helpful! One of the best around! 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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Happy Bunnies Pre-School # Happy Bunnies Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 6 Viceroy Road, Southampton, SO19 8FJ · Southampton Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Southampton 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 Happy Bunnies Pre-school, located in Southampton, operates as a charity managed by a voluntary committee comprising parents and community members. Originally established on Bunnies Hill, the pre-school moved to its current premises on Viceroy Road in 2017. Happy Bunnies offers high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years, focusing on sparking their interest, fostering learning and growth, and supporting their well-being in a positive, stimulating, and nurturing setting. The pre-school encourages parental involvement, valuing their input and keeping them informed about their child's progress. Each child is assigned a key person who works closely with parents to ensure that the care and activities provided are tailored to the individual child's needs and interests. The dedicated staff team consists of experienced and well-trained professionals who regularly participate in further training to enhance their skills in early years care and education. What it's like Children arrive happily, know the routine, and demonstrate confidence and independence due to strong staff relationships. Staff provide a broad curriculum and an exciting environment, both indoors and outdoors, catering to children's needs, encouraging exploration and supporting physical development. Children are confident talkers and effectively communicate with each other, with all children, including those with SEND and EAL, making good progress. Charity-run Voluntary committee High-quality care and education ## 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.happybunniespreschool.co.uk/contact-location) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Bunnies Pre-School Last inspected 4 June 2024 · Lindsay Osman 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 arrive happily, know the routine, and demonstrate confidence and independence due to strong staff relationships. Staff provide a broad curriculum and an exciting environment, both indoors and outdoors, catering to children's needs, encouraging exploration and supporting physical development. Children are confident talkers and effectively communicate with each other, with all children, including those with SEND and EAL, making good progress. Inspector highlights - The management team and staff report their well-being is good and they feel supported in their roles. - The management team and staff provide a sequenced curriculum, building on what children know and can do, with a particular focus on outdoor learning. - The management team uses funding effectively to support children's individual needs and provide new experiences, such as enhancing the garden area and creating a permanent writing station outside. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a good understanding of their role, helps other staff, and works effectively with other agencies to ensure children receive appropriate assistance. - The staff create an environment that enables children to be independent by labelling toys and resources at children's height and encouraging them to put on their own outdoor play gear. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of large-group times so that all children fully benefit from the experience. Inspection #10349767 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251248) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Bunnies Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10349767 Lead inspector Lindsay Osman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251248)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413974) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-bunnies-pre-school-so19-8fj-ey413974) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a good understanding of their role, has undertaken further training, and works effectively with other agencies to ensure children receive appropriate assistance at the earliest opportunity. Outdoor space Staff provide a broad curriculum and an exciting environment, inside and outside, that is planned to meet the children's needs. For example, staff actively encourage children to explore wildlife in the garden. Children are inquisitive and handle snails sensitively, while being guided by the staff. Children's physical development is well supported. Staff provide a range of opportunities to enhance these skills, including the use of rockers and stepping stones outside. The management team and staff particularly focus on learning in the outdoor environment. They enhanced the garden area with sensory herbs and plants, helping children to develop their understanding of the world. They also used funds to create a permanent writing station outside. EAL / language support All children, including those with English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Bunnies Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJFtceHAR7PmdWTuCssmmsCNkfj-KfMqolDIcVgUtpdOMxmaw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marzena Wydra 10 months ago ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We couldn’t be happier with the experience our daughter Olivia has had since starting preschool this year! From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, caring, and attentive. Olivia looks forward to going every morning, and it’s been amazing to see how much she’s grown in confidence and curiosity. The learning environment is nurturing and engaging, and we truly feel that she is in great hands every day. A special thank you to Monika, Olivia’s key worker, for her kindness, patience, and the genuine care she shows every day — it has made a world of difference to our little one. Thank you to all the lovely staff at Happy Bunnies for everything you do, for the dedication, warmth, and support you show the children. We feel so grateful to be part of such a wonderful preschool community! Highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a safe and inspiring place for their little one to learn and grow 🌺 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ka1JXaEtWazV3YTBwTU1VZExaMnA2WkRScmJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487471a1d5b49f2d:0x6bb67973227813fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVkpSmhhhpfRoW89QCaaB2DnamdWFC06_utjpfDNWI8JK0P0lk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) suzanne m 3 years ago Such a lovely preschool! All staff are friendly and helpful! One of the best around! Deffo recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4a04tekZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487471a1d5b49f2d:0x6bb67973227813fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKra8G0FIu845TJYEKu8Gks_oo8_PbcLUY__nHRQLJPhkZ5yQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) KatarzynaMaciej Marczewscy a year ago The best nursery in sholing , woolston or Weston area. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURycS1QSGZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487471a1d5b49f2d:0x6bb67973227813fe) Reviews from Google for Happy Bunnies Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7761524543226123262&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2011 - June 2024 Good - May 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Happy Bunnies Pre-School ### Does Happy Bunnies Pre-School take babies? ### What outdoor space does Happy Bunnies Pre-School have? ### What is Happy Bunnies Pre-School working on improving? ### Is Happy Bunnies Pre-School Ofsted registered? ### How does Happy Bunnies Pre-School support English as an additional language? ### Whereabouts is Happy Bunnies Pre-School? ### How does Happy Bunnies Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Bunnies Pre-School. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery (Sholing) Southampton · SO19 8LW ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-sholing-ltd-so19-8lw-2801983) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Redroofs Day Nursery Southampton · SO19 2NX 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/redroofs-day-nursery-so19-2nx-ey276701) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Pixies Tree Southampton · SO19 9BE ](/nursery/pixies-tree-so19-9be-131606) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Valentine Primary School Nursery Southampton · SO19 0EQ ](/nursery/valentine-primary-school-nursery-so19-0eq-2863875) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Nursery @ Itchen College Southampton · SO19 7TB ](/nursery/nursery-itchen-college-so19-7tb-131604) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tickleford Preschool Southampton · SO19 9QP 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/tickleford-preschool-so19-9qp-ey490702) [See all nurseries in Southampton →](/search?q=Southampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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