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Our daughter recently started here and has settled in wonderfully. She spends nearly all day playing outside in either the forest garden or play area. There are lots or activities for the children to do and the staff are really engaging, friendly and professional. 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Little Gardners Nursery # Little Gardners Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4ZH · Hampshire Number of places 46 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 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 Little Gardners Nursery, established in 2013, provides high-quality childcare in Marchwood, Southampton, for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Located on the grounds of Marchwood Junior School, the nursery boasts a beautiful natural environment with ample open spaces, including an dedicated Forest School area referred to as their Natural Garden. This allows children to engage in outdoor exploration and learning year-round, regardless of weather conditions. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, integrating the Forest School ethos to foster investigative skills and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Little Gardners is a family-run business that prioritises a nurturing environment, valuing parents as partners in their child's development. They aim to nurture each child's feelings and help them become the best person they can be, instilling golden rules that are intended to benefit them throughout their lives. The nursery provides freshly prepared meals daily, ensuring children receive nutritious food. Parents are kept informed about their child's day, including meal consumption, nappy changes, and sleep routines, through the Famly app. The dedicated sleep room and adherence to individual sleep routines demonstrate a thoughtful approach to children's well-being. Our ethos Little Gardners Nursery integrates the Forest School ethos and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, aiming to foster children's investigative skills and connection to the natural world. They are committed to nurturing each child's potential and instilling lifelong golden rules in a family-run, partnership-focused environment. What it's like Staff and children have strong relationships, allowing children to settle quickly and happily engage with activities. Children demonstrate kindness, pride in their achievements, and actively participate in cooking and literacy activities. Staff use conversations to introduce mathematical concepts. Forest School ethos Natural Garden Family-run business Purpose-built nursery Nutritious meals ## 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.littlegardners.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Food Fresh food delivered daily, including lunch and tea options. Opening hours 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 9 months - 5 year olds Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gardners Nursery Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10307725 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238319)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473827) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gardners-nursery-so40-4zh-ey473827) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gardners Nursery Last inspected 20 December 2023 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 and children have strong relationships, allowing children to settle quickly and happily engage with activities. Children demonstrate kindness, pride in their achievements, and actively participate in cooking and literacy activities. Staff use conversations to introduce mathematical concepts. Inspector highlights - Significant improvements have been made since the last inspection, particularly around safeguarding. - The management team has created a new curriculum based on 'four pillars of learning', which is ambitious and builds on children's existing knowledge. - Supervision processes are in place to support staff well-being, though they need further embedding. - Staff effectively support children's emerging communication and language skills, modelling correct pronunciation and introducing new vocabulary. - Children are encouraged to develop independence skills through daily routines, fostering a 'can-do' attitude. Areas to develop - 1 embed fully the new supervision processes to identify any gaps in staff's knowledge and target support precisely - 2 support staff to be more consistent in teaching children good personal hygiene practices. Inspection #10307725 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238319) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that staff are welcoming and friendly. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. Staff quickly identify where there are gaps in development and ensure that support plans are put in place. Referrals to other professionals are made in a timely manner. Staff work in partnership with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure that children receive the support they need. Staff ensure that they regularly review children's support plans and adapt their teaching as needed. ## Parent Reviews of Little Gardners Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVuYIi8GsL81p4dRCHTJKvzqQLEBCeREv5XC0aqg9LQQUikVD25=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Chris Fielder 4 years ago Excellent preschool. Our daughter recently started here and has settled in wonderfully. She spends nearly all day playing outside in either the forest garden or play area. There are lots or activities for the children to do and the staff are really engaging, friendly and professional. Highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHdEl5VnV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4874765a2e809471:0xf0f941dca91e53f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYg1tTeaBNRAxGEW3kMB4w85Y358ZEUjW1nkzVFky5LljaNmY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Tilt 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdElQNlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4874765a2e809471:0xf0f941dca91e53f2) Reviews from Google for Little Gardners Nursery. 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