Pixies Day Nursery and Pixies Too

About this day nursery

Pixies Day Nursery, located in Locks Heath, Southampton, occupies a charming old Edwardian house, exuding warmth and character. Established in 1996 by Marina, the nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and crucial early learning experiences for children.

The dedicated team upholds the Pixies ethos, and Marina aims to further support children with additional needs, offering enriching experiences. The nursery operates across four rooms: Babies, 2-3s, Preschool, and Sessional Preschool.

Additionally, it offers "PB’s School’s Out Club" which provides breakfast, after-school, and holiday care for school-aged children up to eight years old. Pixies Day Nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays and over Christmas.

The nursery boasts a spacious and securely fenced garden, thoughtfully landscaped to create an enchanting outdoor environment with features like a mud kitchen and various activities to support children’s development. The nursery prioritises safety with high-level security and fire systems.

They maintain a rigorous recruitment and vetting process, ensuring all staff are suitable and committed to ongoing training in health and safety and safeguarding procedures. A designated Safeguarding Officer is also in place.

The management team, including the Nursery Manager Lucy and Deputy Manager Kayleigh, are actively involved in the rooms, interacting with children and supporting families to ensure a positive, personal, and enjoyable nursery experience. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in 2022 and is actively working towards an "Outstanding" grade.

Pixies Day Nursery encourages prospective parents to book an appointment to tour the facilities and meet the team.

What it's like

Children eagerly take part in activities and show enthusiasm for their learning. They receive warm care and attention from staff, who offer positive praise and encouragement. Children develop a good range of skills to support their future learning.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured on an hourly basis depending on the session type selected, including morning, afternoon, school day, full day, and full-time rates. Standard rates exclude meals, which are billed as separate session-based food charges. Additional termly, early start, and late finish fees also apply.