Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery in Southampton (SO16)

About this early years setting

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2007 in Southampton, Hampshire, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from birth to four years old can prosper. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff who form strong bonds with the children, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The curriculum is designed to be fun and engaging, promoting enthusiasm and supporting individual learning needs through a variety of interesting resources and activities. Staff are skilled at identifying children's next learning steps and planning experiences that foster development, including activities like healthy eating and messy play.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and developing language skills through interactive approaches such as introducing new vocabulary and using simple sign language. Paint Pots also prioritises staff development through regular training to ensure the highest quality of care and education.

The management team effectively monitors and reviews practices, continuously striving to improve the provision. Parents consistently commend the caring staff and the nursery's collaborative approach, which extends learning into the home environment through shared ideas and storybooks.

The setting is committed to safeguarding and maintains an open, positive culture with children's interests at its core.

Our ethos

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and providing a nurturing and stimulating environment at the core of which are the children's interests. They focus on fostering independence and developing language skills through interactive approaches, promoting enthusiasm and supporting individual learning needs through a variety of interesting resources and activities. Parents commend their collaborative approach, which extends learning into the home environment.

What it's like

Children flourish in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff know children well and display secure, nurturing relationships with them. Younger children receive lots of cuddles and reassurance while older children happily engage with friends.

Pricing & funding