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Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·7 London Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5LQ · Hampshire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School, part of The Nursery Family, offers childcare in Waterlooville, Hampshire. The nursery aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play.

They cater to a broad age range, ensuring age-appropriate activities and learning experiences. The nursery focuses on supporting children's growth across various developmental areas, including social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

They emphasise creating an inclusive setting where every child feels valued and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and responsive to individual needs, encouraging exploration and curiosity.

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School works closely with families to ensure a consistent approach to childcare and education, fostering a strong partnership between home and nursery. They are committed to offering flexible options for families to help with childcare costs, including various funding schemes.

The nursery's dedicated team of educators strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes a love of learning and prepares children for their next steps in education.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by nurturing staff who know each child's uniqueness particularly well. They quickly settle and are excited to delve into a variety of activities that have been thoughtfully planned by staff. Children benefit from the ambitious curriculum that staff provide, which includes enriching and stimulating experiences as well as entwining children's interests throughout daily activities.

Part of The Nursery FamilySupports various funding optionsChild-focused learning environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 24 November 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

Children are warmly welcomed by nurturing staff who know each child's uniqueness particularly well. They quickly settle and are excited to delve into a variety of activities that have been thoughtfully planned by staff. Children benefit from the ambitious curriculum that staff provide, which includes enriching and stimulating experiences as well as entwining children's interests throughout daily activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The enthusiastic manager and staff work very well together.
  • All staff plan and deliver a well-thought-out curriculum that includes meaningful experiences across all areas of the early years foundation stage.
  • Children's good health is promoted well, with daily access to physical play, healthy meals and snacks, and positive hygiene routines.
  • Staff support children's early mathematical development well, using early numbers and mathematical language during play and planned activities.
  • Partnership with parents is strong, with thought put into engaging parents in a variety of different ways.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to consistently recognise opportunities that arise from children's interests and extend children's thinking skills further to enhance their learning.
Inspection #10305449 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Effective, regular supervision is in place to support staff, including targeted training for the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). Staff effectively monitor children's progress and are prompt in identifying any difficulties they may have. The passionate SENCo works alongside other staff, tailoring strategies to ensure children's individual needs are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and works with external agencies for timely referrals.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to physical play. Babies have access to a carefully planned environment where they can crawl, cruise furniture and move safely. Older children freely access the outdoors, where they run, climb and peddle bicycles, supporting their core muscle development.

Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good

Frequently asked about Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School registered in 2015 and is located in Waterlooville, Hampshire. The setting opens from 7.30am until 6pm each weekday throughout the year, except for public holidays. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, and has 19 members of staff, 11 of whom hold a relevant early years qualification.

URN
EY489996
Registered person
The Nursery Family Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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