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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery # Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery in Southsea (PO5 3DZ) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · 10 YARBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO5 3DZ · Portsmouth Number of places 40 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery, established in 1996, operates as a family-run business with its inaugural location at 10 Yarborough Road, Southsea. The nursery later expanded to include a second site at 13 Yarborough Road, which earned the city's first Ofsted outstanding grade. In 2013, a third nursery opened on Villiers Road, also achieving an outstanding rating. Each nursery building boasts its own distinct layout and features, yet all share the common thread of providing engaging, secure, and inviting environments designed to foster children's natural curiosity and independence. Conveniently located near central Southsea, the common, and the seafront, Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery strives to offer fresh, fun, and safe spaces with excellent outdoor areas. The nursery is dedicated to providing stimulating and challenging learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years, encouraging active learning through purposeful play. They adopt the HighScope method, which aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, to promote independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and other key developmental skills. The approach focuses on hands-on experiences, enabling children to progress at their own pace and style, preparing them for their future educational journey. Our ethos Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery is committed to fostering children's natural curiosity and independence by providing stimulating and challenging learning experiences. They utilise the HighScope method, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on hands-on, active learning through purposeful play to encourage independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. The nursery aims to prepare children for their future educational journey by allowing them to progress at their own pace and style. What it's like There is a warm and nurturing atmosphere at the nursery. Children behave well, are relaxed, happy and settled, which demonstrates the positive relationships they have with staff and each other. Staff create an environment that supports children's developing early independence and self-care skills, such as making choices about their play and persevering with dressing-up clothes. Family-run since 1996 HighScope Method Outdoor Play Focus Experienced Staff Strong Parent Partnerships ## 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.google.co.uk/maps/place/Leapfrog+Neighbourhood+Nursery/@50.7897785,-1.0919582,15.8z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6!8m2!3d50.789729!4d-1.089914) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10408349 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287860)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143492) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-143492) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks per year (excluding Bank Holidays) Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types half-day sessions, full-day sessions Established 1996 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Last inspected 3 September 2025 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 There is a warm and nurturing atmosphere at the nursery. Children behave well, are relaxed, happy and settled, which demonstrates the positive relationships they have with staff and each other. Staff create an environment that supports children's developing early independence and self-care skills, such as making choices about their play and persevering with dressing-up clothes. Inspector highlights - Leaders are passionate and constantly evaluate the impact of the curriculum and the environment on children's learning and development. - Children learn in a language-rich environment, with staff promoting key words and asking questions to develop critical thinking. - Overall, the key-person arrangements are well embedded, supporting children's move through the setting and deepening staff understanding of families and children's interests. - Staff help children learn about diversity and people from around the world, broadening their understanding of different cultures and communities. - Staff develop strong partnerships with parents, offering warm welcomes and regular communication to enhance children's learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 consider more closely how to adapt activities to support quieter children, so the quality of education is consistently at the highest level to maximise and fully engage all children's learning opportunities - 2 identify more effective ways to manage transitions during the daily routine, so that staff fully support children's learning and development. Inspection #10408349 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287860) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment on the good levels of care and the regular communication that they receive. ## Parent Reviews of Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWr8P1uEH68DBkzBOYkQuUeM-JF9e4zEeJU7cUKlR7uzv8wN6U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) MK 5 years ago Outstanding nursery in the heart of Southsea. Extremely nice experience of early years education by professional staff. Children enjoy different type of activities and have access to various play zones indoors and outdoors (the Garden is truly amazing 🌳🌷⚽️🧸). [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLdE9yaUFREAE!2m1!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKrUuz4NQnEibesS0Dd179YZDPTL18RmvT-lR0C3RsaO-tnMQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maria Krasteva 8 years ago Great staff! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=509772294408070886&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2010 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - October 2015 Outstanding - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery? ### What stands out in the latest inspection? ### How can Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery be contacted? ### Does Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHSEA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Southsea · PO5 3DZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-ey274463) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Play Academy Southsea · PO5 1JF 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-play-academy-po5-1jf-ey495125) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### St Jude's Church Nursery Portsmouth · PO5 3BW 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/st-jude-s-church-nursery-po5-3bw-143553) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Rainbow Corner Nursery School Southsea · PO5 1PX ](/nursery/rainbow-corner-nursery-school-po5-1px-143530) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Southsea · PO5 2NR ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-2nr-ey461909) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) Portsmouth · PO4 0DT 4.3(19 reviews) ](/nursery/bramble-infant-school-and-nursery-early-years-childcare-po4-0dt-ey307547) [See all nurseries in SOUTHSEA →](/search?q=SOUTHSEA) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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