Horns Drove Community Childcare

About this day nursery

Horns Drove Community Childcare, established in 2007, is a childcare setting located in Southampton offering care for children aged 2 to 11 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 6th March 2026.

The setting is committed to providing a language-rich and calm environment where children are happy, safe, and confident. They strongly focus on supporting children to become fluent speakers through a focused curriculum, with staff acting as excellent role models.

A significant aspect of their provision is the comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children are supported well and participate fully. The nursery also places importance on outdoor learning, where children are encouraged to use their knowledge creatively for problem-solving.

Parents express complete confidence in their children's happiness and safety within the pre-school environment. The curriculum approach is based on the EYFS framework, preparing children well for their next stages of learning.

Our ethos

At Horns Drove Community Childcare, our ethos is rooted in five core values: • Inclusivity – We welcome every child and family, celebrating diversity and ensuring equal access to opportunities and support. • Safety – Children’s wellbeing is our highest priority, upheld through robust safeguarding policies and a secure, nurturing environment. • Play-Based Learning – We believe children learn best through play, offering rich, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. • Community Involvement – Founded by local parents, we remain deeply connected to our community, encouraging collaboration, volunteering, and shared purpose. • Professional Integrity – Our team leads with transparency, respect, and accountability, maintaining high standards in everything we do.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and confident, benefiting from a language-rich and calm environment. Staff support children to become fluent speakers through a focused curriculum and act as excellent role models, promoting high standards and expectations. Children show good resilience, persevering and problem-solving creatively to expand their knowledge.

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers both all-year and term-time-only care options. Fees are structured by age bands for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds, covering sessions such as full days, half days, and wrap-around clubs. A nominal hourly consumable fee applies to funded sessions to cover snacks and activities.