Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery in Southampton (SO15 5BB)

About this day nursery

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery in Shirley, Southampton, is situated in a modernised and extended former guest house, conveniently located near three local primary schools and en route to the city centre. The nursery is a lively hub of activity, with dedicated spaces for under-2s upstairs and older children downstairs.

Its outdoor garden is an extension of the indoor learning environment, featuring a raised playhouse, platforms, and a stage that encourage exploration and imaginative play. The nursery fosters a family-like atmosphere, occasionally welcoming after-school children aged 5-8, especially at tea time.

Paint Pots is committed to providing a high-quality early years’ experience, offering an enhanced, all-inclusive environment with diverse resources and experiences that go beyond the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As a registered charity, all contributions are reinvested directly into the children's provision, supporting their learning, play, and development.

The nursery is part of a larger group of Paint Pots settings, emphasising its dedication to community and childcare. It supports families through various means, embodying an ethos of Love, Laughter, and Learning.

Our ethos

Paint Pots supports families in so many different ways and their ethos of Love, Laughter and Learning is something I am proud to be contributing to. We are committed to providing every child with a high-quality early years’ experience through an enhanced, all-inclusive environment where children can enjoy a wide range of resources, experiences, and care items that go beyond the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into a friendly and happy environment. They are kind and caring, have positive relationships, and are content. Children enjoy playing and investigating outdoors and move around with pleasure, seeking challenges and learning new skills.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured separately for Preschool and Nursery, with rates for half-day sessions, school days, and full days. Additional hours and meals are charged separately. Full-time schedules are billed across 51 weeks, while term-time care is charged over 38 weeks per year.