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Lydlynch Preschool # Lydlynch Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Lydlynch Infant School, Lydlynch Road, Totton, SO40 3DW · Hampshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 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 Lydlynch Preschool, located within Lydlynch Infant School in Totton, Southampton (SO40 3DW), has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since its registration in 2005. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3:15pm, term-time only, and additionally offers a breakfast club for children attending Lydlynch Infant School from 8am each morning. The preschool caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old, supporting 38 children on roll with a total capacity for 28 places. The dedicated team consists of nine staff members, including a manager with a level 5 qualification and four staff with level 3 early years qualifications. Lydlynch Preschool received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 22nd September 2022, maintaining its "Good" overall effectiveness from the previous inspection in 2016. The provision is committed to supporting each child's development, with particular focus on communication and language skills, as well as providing tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children enjoy a stimulating environment that encourages independence, creativity, and a love for the outdoors, including planting and harvesting in the garden. What it's like Children arrive eager to play and are quickly supported by nurturing staff, promoting their emotional security. They enjoy a variety of activities, showing concentration and independence, and are motivated to achieve their goals. Children also partake in planting and harvesting home-grown fruit and vegetables, encouraging healthy lifestyles and understanding of food origins. Nurturing Staff Speech & Language Focus Outdoor Learning Creative Play SEND Support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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 →](mailto:enquiries@lydlynchpreschool.co.uk) ## Key facts Food Healthy eating encouraged; nut-free zone, no fizzy drinks, chocolate, sweets. Grapes and cocktail sausages must be cut in half. Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 3.15pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lydlynch Preschool Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10228049 Lead inspector Nicole Atkinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303135)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309670) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lydlynch-preschool-so40-3dw-ey309670) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 2 to 5 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lydlynch Preschool Last inspected 11 March 2026 · Nicole Atkinson Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children arrive eager to play and are quickly supported by nurturing staff, promoting their emotional security. They enjoy a variety of activities, showing concentration and independence, and are motivated to achieve their goals. Children also partake in planting and harvesting home-grown fruit and vegetables, encouraging healthy lifestyles and understanding of food origins. Inspector highlights - The manager is very reflective and strives to make the setting the best it can be for the children and families who attend. - The manager has embedded a strong emphasis on supporting children's speech and language development, using songs, story time, and small-group time. - Staff complete regular training for their ongoing professional development, targeted to benefit the children. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have tailored support to help them make progress. - Staff work well together as a team and speak highly of the manager, feeling valued and well supported. - The setting organises trips for the children to places such as the zoo and the farm to support a greater understanding of the world around them. - Children enjoy listening to stories outside in the reading shed. - Children enjoy being creative, using magnetic shapes, dough and craft materials. Areas to develop - 1 Extend further the support for children to develop their mathematical understanding. - 2 Provide more opportunities for children to follow their own creative ideas, particularly in planned activities. Inspection #10228049 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303135) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have tailored support to help them make progress. The manager and staff identify children with SEND through observations and assessments. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure a suitable curriculum is in place. Formal plans are completed in time for transitions. Outdoor space Children enjoy planting and harvesting home-grown fruit and vegetables in the garden, which encourages a healthy lifestyle and understanding of food origins. They also spend a lot of time outside developing physical skills, improving strength and coordination by climbing on the climbing frame and balancing on the balance beam. ## Parent Reviews of Lydlynch Preschool 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWASjE1ycS6kh4dKAAlQEzmH7fLdsNdcNCDRxfKIQxTTpNkA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alice Dickinson 7 years ago A friendly preschool with a lovely walled garden and well stocked outdoor play area. Situated in the Infant school grounds children get to experience life at school for an easier transition. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3aHYzVFZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487389ff12e13043:0xb65967db83f7ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLChpEhosX8NjGWzcym1UoWKp0IvaQhtgUm-uOimdRDHIDm-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jade Le Cointe 3 years ago Amazing pre school two of my boys have attended here and I couldn't recommend it enough friendly, helpful and kind staff who go above and beyond for the children! Wonderful manager and a great environment will be really sad when my youngest leaves as he loves it so much thank you all Highly Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNob0lfcEVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487389ff12e13043:0xb65967db83f7ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWLwhDLlG3mLgFB6LnpdV6QGpUunqN2BtxKVrHdWA1tZcKoyMs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Bogdan Duma 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNnZfRFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x487389ff12e13043:0xb65967db83f7ba) Reviews from Google for Lydlynch Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=51326748360701882&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - November 2016 Good - January 2013 Good - January 2013 Good - November 2009 Good - October 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Lydlynch Preschool ### How did Lydlynch Preschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What do parents say about the setting? ### How is SEND support organised at Lydlynch Preschool? ### What is known about the staff team? ## About the setting Lydlynch Preschool, registered in 2005, operates from Lydlynch Infant School in Totton, Southampton. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 3.15pm, term time only, and accepts funding for free early years education for children aged two, three, and four. Nine staff are employed, with qualifications ranging from level 3 to the manager's level 5 qualification. The setting also offers a breakfast club for Lydlynch Infant School children. 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