--- title: "Little Shipmates Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Shipmates Day Nursery in Southampton — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Shipmates Day Nursery # Little Shipmates Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 relationships Ambitious curriculum Critical thinking Love of stories Independence fostered Oral health education ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 Strengthen the organisation of routine activities, such as mealtimes, to ensure that children's needs are met without delay. - 2 Support children to reach their fullest potential by ensuring that resources securely promote the learning intent of activities. Inspection #10317353 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242201) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Shipmates Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317353 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242201)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500189) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-shipmates-day-nursery-so45-5db-ey500189) ## Parent Reviews of Little Shipmates Day Nursery 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKo_1IZ7u1tWAORVYfjZkLhpVZMwlM1ej6YGshUuUHqx9hmXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKbGRuaHlRV1p3WlZsSWFWWkNkblZVZHpZM1dtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487477302108eba1:0xbbbad916ccc3236e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVdQWd_McLk8_F5IHTBYat1KKcYEBLuhFZtgYpyrH4QnVqMVUnv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Colin Hockley 4 months ago Lovely nursery with friendly staff. 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