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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery # Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery in Southsea (PO5 3DZ) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · 13 Yarborough Road, Southsea, PO5 3DZ · Portsmouth Number of places 54 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Portsmouth 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 Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery, established in 1996, operates as a family-run business with two locations in Southsea, including Yarborough Road. The nursery focuses on providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering natural curiosity through engaging indoor and outdoor play. They believe in inspiring active learning and creating lasting memories. The nursery has undergone refurbishment, featuring spacious Victorian-style rooms with high ceilings and large windows, along with dedicated art areas and natural sensory resources. Each location boasts a mature cottage garden with fruit trees and stimulating play areas, encouraging exploration of nature and challenging play. The curriculum is built on the HighScope method, integrating with the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote independence, problem-solving, and creativity through purposeful play. The nursery offers both half and full-day sessions and prioritises a minimum of two single sessions per week for effective child settling and participation in the curriculum. The team is experienced and qualified, committed to continuous professional development, and actively promotes a strong partnership with parents to support each child's learning and development. Our ethos Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery's pedagogical approach is built on the HighScope method, integrating with the Early Years Foundation Stage. They aim to foster natural curiosity and inspire active learning through purposeful play, promoting independence, problem-solving, and creativity. The nursery emphasises creating a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and challenging play, both indoors and outdoors. What it's like Staff give children a warm welcome and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, helping their emotional development. Leaders have a clear curriculum to teach children a range of skills, including independence and social skills. Staff ensure all children benefit from daily physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. Family-run business HighScope method Large outdoor spaces Experienced practitioners Parent partnership ## 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) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks per year excluding Bank Holidays Age range 3 months to 5 years old Session types Half-day sessions, Full-day sessions ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380418 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273259)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY274463) 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-ey274463) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Last inspected 5 March 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 Staff give children a warm welcome and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, helping their emotional development. Leaders have a clear curriculum to teach children a range of skills, including independence and social skills. Staff ensure all children benefit from daily physical activities, both indoors and outdoors. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff are passionate about their roles and support staff's well-being and professional development. - Leaders and staff carefully monitor children's progress and swiftly identify when additional support is needed, especially for speech and language development. - Staff plan to build on children's existing knowledge and experiences, encouraging recall of past learning and initiating new strategies like heuristic play. - Staff promote children's independence and self-help skills through consistent routines and encouragement. - Staff establish positive relationships with parents, sharing information and resources to support children's learning. - Leaders and staff recognise the importance of developing children's understanding of their community and other cultures. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the organisation of small group times, to ensure children benefit fully from the intended learning - 2 support staff further to give consistently clear messages, so that children know and understand the expectations of their behaviour and learn right from wrong. Inspection #10380418 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273259) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff recognise the additional support some children need to help them settle, supporting emotional development. The curriculum supports all children's learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are aware of children who need extra help with speech and language development and work with other professionals, using additional funding to enhance resources for communication and language development. Outdoor space Staff ensure that all children benefit from daily activities to support their physical development. Children are excited to spend time outside, enjoying activities like climbing the climbing wall and sliding through tunnels and down slides. ## 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncVpqSnl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKB_nqiWc4nXCL-rbvNhLS4oF6JMofPsYCdJPXaigFxajI_gA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) EDINA MATYÓK 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKdVFUWndNR2R6Y0ZFdGRGaHFiVU5mY1ZoNllYYxAB!2m1!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZoo5XVHUZirZL3Xor-Pse1J0UwArNvx14mC7fyE36YSCDxQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Meghan Albrecht 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSOUktdVpBEAE!2m1!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfbDpha_AwivE5VWHh4XS-paSZQ4rY_ONhJbDL5T1qMvEr0g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Richard Thorpe 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBay0ycTBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48745d984a9feea5:0x71313336c8766e6) Reviews from Google for Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=509772294408070886&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2007 - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Outstanding - August 2015 Good - December 2010 Good - July 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery ### How does Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery support children with SEND? ### How can Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery be contacted? ### From what age does Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery accept children? ### What are the fees at Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery? ### What is the capacity at Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery? ## 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-143492) - [ 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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