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Pixies Tree

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·63 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9BE · Southampton
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

PiXieS Tree Nursery, located in Woolston, Southampton, offers a nurturing childcare environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 2000, the nursery operates from a charming Victorian house on Portsmouth Road, providing easy access to public transport.

The nursery is open year-round, 51 weeks a year, from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, closing only for bank holidays and over the Christmas period. Safety is a priority, with robust security and fire safety systems, and securely fenced outdoor areas for play.

The curriculum caters to babies, two-to-three-year-olds, and pre-school children across three dedicated rooms. The outdoor space features a mud kitchen and growing area, designed to enrich children’s development.

The nursery prides itself on its dedicated, well-trained staff team, who are encouraged to engage actively with the children and pursue continuous professional development. The management team is hands-on, ensuring high standards of care.

In 2023, PiXieS Tree Nursery maintained an Outstanding grading in all areas during its latest Ofsted inspection. The nursery also offers sibling discounts and accepts various government funding options, including universal and extended working families funding, as well as Tax-Free Childcare.

Parents can arrange a visit to explore the homely environment and meet the team.

What it's like

Children are exceptionally happy in this nursery and have exceptionally strong bonds with staff, swiftly engaging in exciting activities. They are superbly inquisitive as they explore their environment and learn exceptional speech and language skills.

Established in 2000Ofsted Outstanding (2023)Victorian house settingLarge landscaped gardenDedicated, well-trained staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around hourly rates that vary based on session length and frequency. Additional charges apply for consumables, term-time registrations, late collections, and toothbrushes. Fees are billed monthly in advance, and a sibling discount is available.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • No charges are applied when the nursery is closed over Christmas, New Year, and select bank holidays.
  • A 10% sibling discount is applied to the oldest child's fees when both siblings attend sessions.
  • Fees must be paid monthly in advance by direct debit on or after the 5th of each month.
  • Four weeks of written notice is required for cancellations or contract changes.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Term Time Only, All Year Round

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pixies Tree

Last inspected 27 April 2023 · Kelli Wiseman

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are exceptionally happy in this nursery and have exceptionally strong bonds with staff, swiftly engaging in exciting activities. They are superbly inquisitive as they explore their environment and learn exceptional speech and language skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are exceptionally happy and have strong bonds with staff.
  • Children learn exceptional speech and language skills and make excellent progress in communication.
  • The manager leads by example, and the curriculum is highly ambitious and well-sequenced, meeting individual needs.
  • The key-person system is extremely effective, fostering nurturing relationships and secure attachments.
  • Leaders are passionate about providing high-quality care and education and continually strive for improvements.
Inspection #10280701 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities talk about the superb support they receive and the excellent progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is dedicated and works closely with the leadership team to create an inclusive environment. She has positive working relationships with external agencies, such as speech and language therapists, and applies strategies from other professionals to targeted plans, helping children make progress and close development gaps rapidly. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities report superb support and excellent progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Pixies Tree

5.0
(2)
Lucy
a year ago

From the moment we viewed Pixies we felt comfortable and secure with all the staff, facilities and environment we were choosing to send our son to. We never have to worry with what he's eating, what learning and development he's doing or how he's being taken care of. We are given a full hand over every day of his activities, sleep pattern, meals and any developments he's made, they inform you straight away of any little accidents he may have had, document everything and if he's under the weather they call you just to keep you updated. I'm so pleased we managed to get him in to Pixies as the waitlist gets filled so quickly. We absolutely recommend a meeting and viewing and the management team and all Pixies staff do a fantastic job!

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Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • April 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • September 2016Requires improvement
  • September 2016Good
  • October 2013Good
  • September 2013Good
  • March 2010Good
  • February 2010Good
  • January 2009Good
  • December 2008Good

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