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Little Shipmates Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB · Hampshire
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Little Shipmates Day Nursery, located in Hythe, Southampton, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4. Registered in 2016, the nursery has a dedicated team of 33 childcare staff, with 23 holding at least a Level 2 qualification.

Children thoroughly enjoy their time, forming meaningful relationships with staff who deeply care about their learning and welfare, ensuring they feel safe and secure. The setting promotes independence and a love for stories and rhymes through activities like weekly library trips and re-enacting stories with props.

The curriculum is ambitious, prioritising confidence, resilience, and independence, supported by experienced managers and staff. Children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, for example, by experimenting with sand and water.

They are also introduced to new concepts such as mathematics and learn about oral health through engaging activities. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, with sessions from 8 am to 6 pm, and provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-olds.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Little Shipmates Day Nursery. They form meaningful relationships with staff, who care deeply about children's learning and welfare, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children make meaningful friendships, are kind and considerate, and enjoy learning together.

Meaningful relationshipsAmbitious curriculumCritical thinkingLove of storiesIndependence fosteredOral health education

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Shipmates Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 February 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Little Shipmates Day Nursery. They form meaningful relationships with staff, who care deeply about children's learning and welfare, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children make meaningful friendships, are kind and considerate, and enjoy learning together.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery and form meaningful relationships with staff.
  • Children make meaningful friendships and are kind and considerate.
  • Children develop an early understanding of new concepts, such as mathematics.
  • Staff use routine activities to help children develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Staff develop a curriculum that is ambitious and prioritises what children need to become confident, resilient and independent learners.
  • Children develop a love of stories and rhymes and enjoy weekly trips to the library.
  • Staff provide children with a daily routine that develops their understanding of 'now' and 'next'.
  • Staff communicate regularly with parents, keeping them up to date with children's care and progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the organisation of routine activities, such as mealtimes, to ensure that children's needs are met without delay.
  • 2Support children to reach their fullest potential by ensuring that resources securely promote the learning intent of activities.
Inspection #10317353 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Little Shipmates Day Nursery

4.7
(3)
Emily Hayward
3 months ago

I have had a really positive experience since my little boy has started at Little Shipmates in Janaury. The staff have gone above and beyond to reasure us as parents that all measures are in place to support his additional requirements whilst he is in their care. The red cabin staff have been assisting him with his development and independence during play and meal times, as well as providing comfort when it is needed. As a first time parent everything is very new from understanding funding applications to general attendance questions, the finance and management team have been more than happy to help. I would highly reccomended any parent to consider Little Shipmates as a placement for their child and arrange a visit.

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Colin Hockley
4 months ago

Lovely nursery with friendly staff.

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Lucy Swainston
2 years ago

Great setting, lovely facilities and staff

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good

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