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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Queenswood Lodge # Queenswood Lodge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 223 London Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DA · Hampshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Apricot Day Nursery offers an intimate and nurturing environment in St Neots, focusing on a Montessori approach within a home-from-home setting. The nursery promotes learning through play, with a passionate team providing diverse activities tailored to individual interests. They offer flexible benefits to families, including not charging for food, enhancements, or consumables, and providing fully funded and part-funded sessions for eligible families. The nursery operates across two sites, with a dedicated Pre-School for older children located nearby. Apricot Day Nursery also features an enriched curriculum called the "Brighter Learning Approach," which emphasises hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and holistic development in six core areas. Additionally, the nursery offers various extracurricular clubs like Cookery, Budding Movers, Artists, Musicians, Gardeners, and Scientists, which are often held outdoors. They prioritise strong parent communication, safety, nutritious on-site meals, and a key person system to ensure personalised care. A unique "Next Stop School" programme prepares children for primary school, even offering a £30 Clarks voucher for school shoes upon graduation. Our ethos Apricot Day Nursery is committed to the Montessori approach within a home-from-home setting, promoting learning through play with a passionate team. Their "Brighter Learning Approach" emphasises hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and holistic development. They also offer a "Next Stop School" programme to prepare children for primary school. What it's like Across the nursery, children show positive attitudes to their learning. They are self-motivated and eagerly explore the inviting activities and resources that staff provide for them. Children show they enjoy their time at the nursery. Montessori approach Outdoor learning Enriched curriculum Clubs and enhancements Next Stop School programme ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (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.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/sunhill-apricot-nursery/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am - 6.30pm, 51 weeks a year (Full day: 8am to 6pm, Early start: 7:30am to 8am, Late finish: 6pm to 6:30pm) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Queenswood Lodge Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10262827 Lead inspector Emma Dean Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207718)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610385) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=queenswood-lodge-po8-8da-2610385) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Queenswood Lodge Last inspected 12 January 2023 · Emma Dean 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 Across the nursery, children show positive attitudes to their learning. They are self-motivated and eagerly explore the inviting activities and resources that staff provide for them. Children show they enjoy their time at the nursery. Inspector highlights - Children show positive attitudes to their learning. - Children benefit from positive staff role models and they behave well. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met well. - Children enjoy plenty of uninterrupted time to play outdoors. - Parents speak highly of the staff team and the care their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to have consistently high expectations for children and extend children's independence skills during daily tasks and hygiene routines - 2 continue to build on staff's practice so that all children benefit from consistently high-quality learning experiences. Inspection #10262827 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207718) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > For example, staff encourage parents to borrow home learning bags to support their children's learning even further at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met well. Staff know how to support children with SEND and tailor this effectively to each individual child's learning. Staff build positive partnerships with external professionals who work with children. This ensures children benefit from high levels of continuity for their care and education. Outdoor space Children enjoy plenty of uninterrupted time to play outdoors. They run, balance, build and dig. Inspection history Date: January 2023 - February 2023 Good - January 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Queenswood Lodge ### What is Queenswood Lodge working on improving? ### What are the main strengths at Queenswood Lodge? ### Which funded childcare hours does Queenswood Lodge accept? ### Where is Queenswood Lodge located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Waterlooville Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Queenswood Lodge. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hart Plain Daycare Waterlooville · PO8 8RZ ](/nursery/hart-plain-daycare-po8-8rz-2659838) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Growing Places @ Anders Hall Waterlooville · PO7 6AW ](/nursery/growing-places-anders-hall-po7-6aw-2794017) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Poppins Preschool and Nursery Waterlooville · PO7 6AW ](/nursery/poppins-preschool-and-nursery-po7-6aw-2745202) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Padnell Pre-School Waterlooville · PO8 8DS ](/nursery/padnell-pre-school-po8-8ds-ey437909) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hart Plain Church Pre-School Waterlooville · PO8 8RG ](/nursery/hart-plain-church-pre-school-po8-8rg-110111) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Cowplain Day Nursery Waterlooville · PO8 8EH 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/cowplain-day-nursery-po8-8eh-2804907) [See all nurseries in Waterlooville →](/search?q=Waterlooville) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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