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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery # Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2HW · Hampshire Number of places 38 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 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 Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd, registered in 2004, is a childcare setting located on the grounds of Cadland Primary School in Holbury, Southampton. The nursery operates during term time, welcoming children aged 1 to 4 years. With a capacity for 38 children and 54 currently on roll, the nursery provides a language-rich environment where staff are passionate and caring, fostering meaningful relationships. The dedicated team of 17 staff, with 13 qualified at level 3 or above, focuses on developing children's communication, mathematical, and literacy skills, preparing them well for school. They also collaborate effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive appropriate early intervention. The nursery places a strong emphasis on children's emotional development and positive behaviour, with parents speaking highly of the staff's support during challenging times. Previously rated Inadequate, the nursery has now improved to a Good overall effectiveness rating as of the latest inspection on 25th March 2024. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd, developing meaningful relationships with staff who are passionate, immensely caring, and kind. They benefit from a language-rich environment that supports early communication skills and develop positive attitudes to learning through engaging activities. Children learn to be helpful, take pride in tasks, and begin to find solutions to problems. Good overall Language-rich environment Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 4pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10321715 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245814)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-so45-2hw-ey432713) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Last inspected 25 March 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd, developing meaningful relationships with staff who are passionate, immensely caring, and kind. They benefit from a language-rich environment that supports early communication skills and develop positive attitudes to learning through engaging activities. Children learn to be helpful, take pride in tasks, and begin to find solutions to problems. Inspector highlights - Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting and develop meaningful relationships with staff who are passionate, immensely caring, and kind. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment that supports their early communication skills well. - Children develop positive attitudes to their learning as they engage in activities that build their listening skills, concentration, and confidence. - Managers and staff are passionate about children's learning and care, and provide staff with opportunities to develop their teaching skills through effective supervision, training, and coaching. - Children have lots of opportunities to develop their early understanding of mathematics, helping to prepare them well for school. - Staff support children's early literacy skills well, including understanding that text has meaning. - Staff help children to develop a good understanding of their feelings and emotions. - Partnership working with parents is effective, with staff providing regular information about children's care and learning, and parents speaking highly of staff. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure that activities are well prepared and organised, so that children can transition through the routine with minimal disruption to their care and learning. Inspection #10321715 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245814) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the early intervention they need at the earliest opportunity. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: December 2011 - March 2024 Good - November 2023 Inadequate - June 2023 Inadequate - September 2018 Outstanding - December 2015 Good - December 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery ### What kind of childcare setting is Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery? ### Does Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What stands out about Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery accept? ### When is Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Good Shepherd Pre-School Southampton · SO45 2JP ](/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-so45-2jp-110538) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Fawley Southampton · SO45 2GD ](/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-fawley-so45-2gd-2710815) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Stepping Stones Preschool Southampton · SO45 2QG ](/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-so45-2qg-ey297420) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Tops Fawley Southampton · SO45 1DZ 4.1(13 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-fawley-so45-1dz-2531665) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Little Shipmates Pre-School Southampton · SO45 6ET ](/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-so45-6et-ey543492) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.7 mi ### Hive Day Nursery and Preschool Southampton · SO45 6EA ](/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-so45-6ea-2871765) [See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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