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Hart Plain Daycare # Hart Plain Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Hart Plain Infant School, Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8RZ · Hampshire Number of places 38 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery What it's like Children take the lead in their play and learning at this setting. Staff provide a well-balanced, broad and rich curriculum that excites and entices children to explore and learn about the world around them. Children are welcomed into a home-from-home environment and interact with resources and materials that are reflective of the world and life in modern Britain. ## 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 →](http://hartplaininfants.co.uk/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hart Plain Daycare Last inspected 6 February 2023 · Leanne Merritt 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 take the lead in their play and learning at this setting. Staff provide a well-balanced, broad and rich curriculum that excites and entices children to explore and learn about the world around them. Children are welcomed into a home-from-home environment and interact with resources and materials that are reflective of the world and life in modern Britain. Inspector highlights - Children have very good attitudes towards their learning. - Children love stories, rhymes and books and enjoy spending time looking at books, inside and outside. - Staff provide a language-rich environment for children and support children's love of stories, rhyme and songs. - Children are provided with lots of opportunities to develop and practise their independence and self-help skills. - Children enjoy taking care of the plants and herbs at the setting, and they are supported by staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Areas to develop - 1 build on the behaviour management strategies in place to develop children's understanding of feelings and emotions and to support their learning about how their behaviour affects themselves and others - 2 support staff's knowledge and understanding of the setting's behaviour policy, and provide a more consistent approach to supporting children's positive behaviour. Inspection #10276908 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210187) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hart Plain Daycare Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10276908 Lead inspector Leanne Merritt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210187)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659838) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://hartplaininfants.co.uk/) Hart Plain Infant School, Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8RZ Opening hours 7.30am until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.03017/50.8922/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Waterlooville - [Day nurseries in Waterlooville](/search?q=Waterlooville) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hart-plain-daycare-po8-8rz-2659838) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel that their children make good progress in their time at the setting. > They speak highly of the staff team's support and professionalism and appreciate the shared strategies and home-school targets that they make in partnership with their children's key person. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well with other professionals, such as those in health, education and social care, to provide timely intervention and family support to children with additional needs. Parents share examples of how they have been supported to develop their children's speech and language at home while waiting for appointments with specialist services. Outdoor space Children love stories, rhymes and books and enjoy spending time looking at books, inside and outside. A child playing outside with the role-play construction equipment carefully puts on their hat, mask and gloves before starting to lay toy bricks, demonstrating prior knowledge and understanding of the risks associated with this task. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 February 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210187) ## Frequently asked about Hart Plain Daycare ### What is Hart Plain Daycare's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Hart Plain Daycare? ### What are the opening hours for Hart Plain Daycare? ### What age range does Hart Plain Daycare cater for? ### Does Hart Plain Daycare offer support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### What is the safeguarding approach at Hart Plain Daycare? ### How does Hart Plain Daycare encourage independence and self-help skills? ### Does Hart Plain Daycare have an outdoor play area? ### How can I contact Hart Plain Daycare? ## About the setting Hart Plain Daycare registered in 2021. The setting is independently run and operates on the grounds of Hart Plain Infant School, Waterlooville, Hampshire. The setting opens from 7.30am until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Funding is accepted for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three, and four years. The setting employs nine staff, eight of whom hold relevant level 3 qualifications or above. 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