--- title: "Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery, Southampton SO16 | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so16-3au-ey348221 description: "Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery in Southampton (SO16) — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery in Southampton (SO16) Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (6 Google reviews) · 244 Burgess Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 3AU · Southampton Number of places 68 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Southampton ## 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. Good Ofsted Rating Child-Centric Learning Strong Parent Partnership ## 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 → (https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/download_file/30/228) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round Staff 17 members of staff, 12 of whom hold a relevant early years qualification from level 2 to level 6 Age range 0 to 4 Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Last inspected 14 March 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager has a robust curriculum in place that staff understand and implement well. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. - The manager ensures that she uses additional funding appropriately to further support children's learning and development. - Staff support babies and toddlers to develop their independence skills. - Parents speak highly of the nursery and particularly of the kind and caring staff. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in giving children enough time to think about and reflect on questions asked, to best support their learning - 2 support staff to develop strategies to help children remain interested and involved during group activities. Inspection #10317342 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244502) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff recognise when children need additional support and work effectively with external agencies and local schools to support children's learning. Staff skilfully adapt activities as appropriate to ensure that all children have access to the same opportunities. Outdoor space Not explicitly mentioned in the report. ## Google Reviews of Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery 5.0 (6 Google reviews) Olivia may 2 years ago Best nursery ever my daughter loves it there she loves all the food for the one that cooks called terrie! Shes been there for a couple of months and shes got so much friends she loves the workers becky,michelle and Amber. !!! Would recommend! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkd1pHYS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487473f267799b47:0x9be900dcffa462e6) Reem Alsagri 3 years ago Lovely and safe place for our kids. The management and staff are very kind and supportive. They helped me a lot with my two children. I strongly recommend this place Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNod09XMjRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487473f267799b47:0x9be900dcffa462e6) Bullet Head 3 years ago Lovely staff, very welcoming and great Nurserie/Pre-School. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCa0txUlhnEAE!2m1!1s0x487473f267799b47:0x9be900dcffa462e6) Dr. Jose Bronet 10 years ago Lovely. In all of its aspects. From each individual teacher to the owners. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbjdQdU13EAE!2m1!1s0x487473f267799b47:0x9be900dcffa462e6) mansoor mehdi 9 years ago Great nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBcC1yWDdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487473f267799b47:0x9be900dcffa462e6) Reviews from Google for Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=11234511694634181350&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2010 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - May 2014 Good - November 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery ### How was Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What curriculum approach does Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery use? ### How are food and meals handled at Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery? ### Does Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery take babies? ### Whereabouts is Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Southampton University Early Years Centre Southampton · SO17 1BJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/southampton-university-early-years-centre-so17-1bj-ey258679 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare) Southampton · SO16 3EP 4.7(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hardmoor-early-years-centre-daycare-so16-3ep-ey319331 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Mansbridge Community Pre-School Southampton · SO18 2LX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mansbridge-community-pre-school-so18-2lx-ey546269 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Southampton · SO17 1EJ 4.3(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Southampton · SO17 1DP 4.6(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-portswood-ltd-so17-1dp-2616036 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Little Berries Preschool @ Bassett Southampton · SO16 7DE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-berries-preschool-bassett-so16-7de-ey550022 See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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