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Any issues we've had have been minor and dealt with quickly and professionally by the key worker.\nMy child adores all of the staff at the preschool and loves attending. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. They make time to listen to parents at drop off and collection.\nAs an educational professional myself, I have found the provision to be excellent for my child. On occasions I have arrived early to collect my child I have always seen the staff engaged in their work not only supervising but oftentimes involved in the play/discussions with the children.\nI wholeheartedly reccomend Horns drove preschool. 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Horns Drove Community Childcare # Horns Drove Community Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St. Johns C of E Primary School, Bakers Drove, Southampton, SO16 8AD · Hampshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Hampshire 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 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. Language-rich environment Strong SEND support Creative problem-solving Fluent speakers Outdoor learning Positive behaviour ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A refundable deposit is required upon registration. - An annual membership fee is charged, which includes a branded polo shirt. - Consumable fee covers daily snack, wipes, sun block, and extra-curricular activities during funded hours. - Late collection or early arrival is charged per 15-minute block. - Fees are invoiced monthly, with payments due on the 1st of each month. - Tax-Free Childcare and workplace vouchers are accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Horns Drove Community Childcare Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10248717 Lead inspector Leanne Merritt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301818)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345454) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=horns-drove-community-childcare-so16-8ad-ey345454) ## Key facts Session types Full day, Morning only, Afternoon only, School day, Half school day, Breakfast club, After-school club, Early start, Holiday club Opening hours Monday to Friday | 7:45am – 6:00pm Age range 2-11 years Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Horns Drove Community Childcare Last inspected 6 March 2026 · Leanne Merritt Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Since the last inspection, the managers and staff have made significant improvements in the planning and delivery of the curriculum. - Children's behaviour is good and they understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. - Staff benefit from regular supervision and are provided with clear, accurate feedback on how to continuously improve their practice. - Leaders and managers have provided a comprehensive package of support, coaching and mentoring to staff to improve practice, skills and confidence in supporting children with SEND. - All children make good progress at the setting. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen routines and transitions to ensure that children remain fully engaged. - 2 Leaders should strengthen practitioners' development of children's language and communication skills. Inspection #10248717 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301818) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well and plan in partnership with parents and other professionals to support all children, especially the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and managers have provided a comprehensive package of support, coaching and mentoring to staff to improve practice, skills and confidence in supporting children with SEND. Children with SEND are supported well and participate fully in this inclusive setting. Managers and staff work with parents and wider professionals to support children with additional needs and share effective tools and strategies for home and the setting. Outdoor space Children remain engaged and engrossed in outdoor play, using their knowledge to problem-solve creatively, such as when melting ice by first using warm water and then moving the ice block into the sunshine. ## Parent Reviews of Horns Drove Community Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVvKzRQ4xZDgo52AA_x7Tpwev3X5IGj8bQuojvxM4YUocp40AA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) AJ Trelawny 7 years ago My child has attended this preschool for two years. Any issues we've had have been minor and dealt with quickly and professionally by the key worker. My child adores all of the staff at the preschool and loves attending. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. They make time to listen to parents at drop off and collection. As an educational professional myself, I have found the provision to be excellent for my child. On occasions I have arrived early to collect my child I have always seen the staff engaged in their work not only supervising but oftentimes involved in the play/discussions with the children. I wholeheartedly reccomend Horns drove preschool. It has been great for our child and we will be really sad to leave to start school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRN3JpWGJREAE!2m1!1s0x487475b1211e8cb7:0xdf949d7067f0eec4) Reviews from Google for Horns Drove Community Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16110674873116847812&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2008 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - January 2023 Good - December 2022 Good - September 2022 Inadequate - July 2022 Inadequate - October 2018 Outstanding - February 2018 Good - June 2015 Good - May 2015 Good - January 2010 Outstanding - December 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Horns Drove Community Childcare ### Which funded hours does Horns Drove Community Childcare accept? ### Is Horns Drove Community Childcare a private nursery? ### What is the address of Horns Drove Community Childcare? ### What is the setting working on improving? ### Does Horns Drove Community Childcare run a holiday club? ### When was Horns Drove Community Childcare registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Horns Drove Community Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Tiny Toes Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 8GA 4.4(17 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-so16-8ga-ey495123) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool Southampton · SO16 0XS ](/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-nursling-day-nursery-and-preschool-so16-0xs-ey319453) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Explorers Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 0AS ](/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-so16-0as-ey418428) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Holy Family Pre-School Southampton · SO16 9LP ](/nursery/holy-family-pre-school-so16-9lp-131537) - [ Provider closed 1.2 mi ### Tiny Toes Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 6AG 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-so16-6ag-2809601) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### My Little Explorers Romsey · SO51 9LN 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/my-little-explorers-so51-9ln-ey467166) [See all nurseries in Southampton →](/search?q=Southampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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