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Lilypad Preschool # Lilypad Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Oak Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 1EP · Hampshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 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 Lilypad Preschool, an integral part of Bishops Waltham Infant School, offers a comprehensive early years experience within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The preschool focuses on fostering a love for learning through an integrated curriculum, encouraging exploration, and providing a strong foundation for future academic success. With a commitment to British Values and a unique 'Badger Values' ethos, Lilypad Preschool strives to develop children's character, promote community spirit, and encourage sustainability. The curriculum incorporates various subjects and projects, ensuring a holistic approach to development. The school also offers various extracurricular clubs like Art Club and Sewing Club, and provides detailed information for parents regarding their child's learning journey, including home learning resources and assessment insights. Located in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, the preschool is well-equipped with facilities such as an ICT Suite and a Forest Room, emphasising both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our ethos Lilypad Preschool is committed to British Values and has a unique 'Badger Values' ethos that aims to develop children's character, promote community spirit, and encourage sustainability. They focus on fostering a love for learning through an integrated curriculum, encouraging exploration, and providing a holistic approach to development. What it's like Children arrive at the pre-school ready to explore and join in with their friends. Staff are friendly and welcoming and have developed secure relationships with children, promoting an environment where children feel safe and are ready to learn. Children understand behaviour expectations and have a positive attitude to learning, showing curiosity and responsibility. Integrated Curriculum Badger Values Ethos Part of Bishops Waltham Infant School Focus on Holistic Development ## 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.bwis.org.uk/school-strategic-plan/) ## Key facts Opening hours each weekday, during school term times, from 8.45am to 3.15pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lilypad Preschool Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10380792 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270988)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338740) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lilypad-preschool-so32-1ep-ey338740) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lilypad Preschool Last inspected 3 February 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 Children arrive at the pre-school ready to explore and join in with their friends. Staff are friendly and welcoming and have developed secure relationships with children, promoting an environment where children feel safe and are ready to learn. Children understand behaviour expectations and have a positive attitude to learning, showing curiosity and responsibility. Inspector highlights - Children are curious and have a positive attitude to learning. - Staff provide a curriculum that is ambitious and meets the needs of every child. - Children enjoy learning about the world around them and respond well to staff teaching them about caring for the planet. - Staff develop positive relationships with parents and work closely to share information about children's progress. - Leaders have a clear vision for the setting and work hard to ensure that the care and education provided is effective. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's practice to build on children's knowledge of mathematical concepts to further support their development - 2 develop staff's knowledge of how to support children to learn new vocabulary and enhance their communication and language skills further. Inspection #10380792 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270988) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share that they are extremely happy with the care their child receives and the progress they are making. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported and activities are inclusive and carefully planned. For example, staff use pictures and sign language to support communication and promote concentration. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school. Inspection history Date: July 2011 - February 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - July 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Lilypad Preschool ### Is Lilypad Preschool a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does Lilypad Preschool use? ### What does the staff team at Lilypad Preschool look like? ### How does Lilypad Preschool support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lilypad Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Swanmore Pre-School Southampton · SO32 2PA ](/nursery/swanmore-pre-school-so32-2pa-ey419791) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Durley Ladybirds Pre-School Durley · SO32 2BS ](/nursery/durley-ladybirds-pre-school-so32-2bs-2620921) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Fairlands Day Nursery Southampton · SO32 2HY 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/fairlands-day-nursery-so32-2hy-ey380797) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley Southampton · SO32 2DR 4.1(10 reviews) ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-botley-so32-2dr-ey409191) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Wickham Fareham · PO17 5HA ](/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-wickham-po17-5ha-ey477379) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Happy Mindz Day Nursery And Pre-School Fareham · PO17 5DE 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-mindz-day-nursery-and-pre-school-po17-5de-ey496973) [See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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