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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Peacock Pre-School # Peacock Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 15 Birkdale Avenue, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1EY · Portsmouth Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Portsmouth 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 Peacock Pre-school, part of the Naval Under Fives charitable organisation, is dedicated to providing a nurturing, home-from-home learning environment for children aged two years to school age. The pre-school, located in Drayton, accommodates up to sixteen children daily and operates during term time. Emphasising creativity, curiosity, and individual development, Peacock Pre-school focuses on enabling each child to learn and grow through play, fostering their well-being and future success. The setting promotes a free-flow play approach, allowing children to engage in learning tailored to their specific needs. A keyperson system is in place to ensure children feel safe and secure, and their learning journeys are meticulously recorded for parents to share and comment on. The pre-school prides itself on its strong relationships with families, including those from armed forces personnel, understanding the unique challenges some may face due to forced separation. The experienced and fully qualified staff, all first-aid trained, are committed to delivering a broad, balanced, and challenging curriculum that encourages exploration, investigation, and a love for learning. Our ethos Peacock Pre-school fosters individual development, creativity, and curiosity through a free-flow play approach tailored to each child's needs. They are committed to enabling children to learn and grow through play, encouraging exploration, investigation, and a love for learning, supported by a keyperson system and strong family relationships. What it's like Staff are nurturing and responsive to children's needs, building excellent relationships with families and children. This helps children develop positive attitudes towards learning, exploring resources and sensory play with enthusiasm. Independence skills are well supported, with children encouraged to put on coats, pour drinks, and safely use utensils. Charity-run Supports armed forces families Term-time only Key-person approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on age bands for non-funded hours or families not eligible for funding. Early Years Funding is accepted between 9.00am and 3.00pm. Weekly charges apply for consumables and voluntary snack contributions, and parents must provide a packed lunch. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Early Years Funding is accepted between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm. - Fees are charged at an hourly rate for unfunded or additional hours. - Weekly charges apply for consumables and voluntary snack contributions. - Parents must provide a healthy packed lunch if their child is staying for lunch. ## Key facts Session types 9 am to 12pm, 12 to 3pm, all day sessions from 9am to 3pm Opening hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 15:00 Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Peacock Pre-School Last inspected 14 March 2023 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 Staff are nurturing and responsive to children's needs, building excellent relationships with families and children. This helps children develop positive attitudes towards learning, exploring resources and sensory play with enthusiasm. Independence skills are well supported, with children encouraged to put on coats, pour drinks, and safely use utensils. Inspector highlights - Staff offer exceptional support to families of armed forces personnel, using 'deployment boxes' and communication links to help children cope with parental deployment, improving their well-being and behaviour. - The manager has redeveloped the garden into a more accessible and purposeful space, including an all-weather pagoda, with further improvements planned to link gardening and cooking activities. - Management has devised a curriculum that supports social skills, physical activity, and language development, with children being active during outdoor play and engaging in meaningful conversations with staff. - Children enjoy learning about healthy lifestyles, contributing their views on healthy foods and making their own lunches, which helps them develop independence skills around food. - Parents say the pre-school feels like a "home away from home" and that their children "thrive" there, with close collaboration between staff and parents ensuring consistent expectations and support for children to succeed. - The manager and special educational needs coordinator form a high-functioning team, supported by an experienced operations manager, employing reflective practice to improve outcomes for children through training and peer support. Areas to develop - 1 further develop the curriculum to ensure children receive consistent support to explore new and emerging language - 2 ensure all activities offer a deeper exploration of knowledge and skills for the most-able children. Inspection #10264222 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214075) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say the pre-school feels like a 'home away from home' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and special educational needs coordinator together form a high-functioning team, supported by an experienced and hands-on operations manager. They employ reflective practice to assess provision in a constant drive to improve outcomes for children through training and peer support. Support staff unfamiliar with the setting are given the knowledge they need to work effectively with all children very quickly. Outdoor space Children make full use of the outdoor area. They practise climbing with ropes and carefully navigate steps with railings. Children are constantly curious about their surroundings, investigating the natural world and bringing discoveries to adults for further exploration. ## Parent Reviews of Peacock Pre-School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIK0YGWICobRB1G5iK1JbffDvFjuqTbhzANgor3dRT7GH4fBw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) L Crossey 4 months ago Great preschool with amazing staff. Both our children are thriving and feel so at home at peacocks. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toc2VHdHJkV1pxZVZZM1RtdHhVa1UzV1dGbk9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x4874434624a00f69:0xa2dc71c1da410fce) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVzq3RhUDbyhpNGri_Y-eTrDuSy3EfuaY6LYlkxAXzz7kwkoA8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Sim 8 months ago Amazing little place. Lovely staff like a home from home [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkcFF6QnZNWG96V1V4SlRHOXBkWE5uVURZMVlYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4874434624a00f69:0xa2dc71c1da410fce) Reviews from Google for Peacock Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11735379806424993742&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - March 2023 Good - June 2017 Outstanding - April 2015 Good - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Peacock Pre-School ### What size of nursery is Peacock Pre-School? ### What are the fees at Peacock Pre-School? ### Open hours at Peacock Pre-School? ### How does Peacock Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Is Peacock Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### How can Peacock Pre-School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Peacock Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Portsmouth · PO6 1BJ ](/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-fort-purbrook-limited-po6-1bj-2630791) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Drayton Daisychain Preschool Portsmouth · PO6 1PA ](/nursery/drayton-daisychain-preschool-po6-1pa-143461) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Farlington Day Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 1NF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/farlington-day-nursery-po6-1nf-ey263787) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Peoples Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2EH ](/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-po6-2eh-ey410617) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Growing Places @ Morelands Waterlooville · PO7 5QL 4.5(10 reviews) ](/nursery/growing-places-morelands-po7-5ql-ey374028) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Dysart Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2LY 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-po6-2ly-2805219) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Peacock Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10264222 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214075)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143513) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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