Opening hours
Monday to Friday during school term times. Sessions are from 8.55am to 11.55am and from 12.10pm to 3.10pm.
Sticky Fingers Pre-School in Millbrook (SO16 9BB)
Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Southampton
About this day nursery
Sticky Fingers Pre-School, located in Millbrook, Southampton, operates from a purpose-built facility within Redbridge Primary School. 10pm.
The pre-school has a dedicated team of 13 staff members, with one holding an early years teacher qualification and eleven having qualifications at level 3 or above. Children at Sticky Fingers Pre-School are described as enthusiastic and eager to engage, supported by a rich learning environment that encourages curiosity and proactivity.
The setting places a strong emphasis on fostering independence, respecting children's voices, and promoting safety through age-appropriate learning experiences, including online safety and body safety. The pre-school received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7th May 2025, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating, and is dedicated to continuous improvement and strong relationships with both children and parents.
What it's like
Children are enthusiastic and ready to engage. Staff provide a meaningful learning environment and opportunities, which support and encourage children to be curious and proactive in their learning. Children's voices are heard and respected, and they enjoy contributing their ideas. Staff maintain consistent expectations, which fosters a sense of safety and security for the children.
Enthusiastic learnersMeaningful learning environmentStrong parent partnershipsChild-centred approachDedicated staff
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2011
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sticky Fingers Pre-School
Last inspected 7 May 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are enthusiastic and ready to engage. Staff provide a meaningful learning environment and opportunities, which support and encourage children to be curious and proactive in their learning. Children's voices are heard and respected, and they enjoy contributing their ideas. Staff maintain consistent expectations, which fosters a sense of safety and security for the children.
Inspector highlights
- Children are enthusiastic and ready to engage, supported by a meaningful learning environment.
- Children's voices are heard and respected, and they enjoy contributing their ideas.
- Staff maintain consistent expectations, fostering a sense of safety and security for the children.
- Senior leaders are committed to continuous improvement, evaluating the effectiveness of the pre-school.
- Staff provide opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe through memorable and age-appropriate songs.
- Children form strong, trusting relationships with their key person, and their emotional well-being is well supported.
- Staff have established strong, positive relationships with parents, which contributes to the continuity of support between home and pre-school.
- Leaders and staff collaborate closely with other professionals to support smooth transitions as children prepare for school.
Areas to develop
- 1Strengthen staff understanding of the curriculum and how to identify and support precise next steps for children's learning.
- 2Strengthen existing parent partnerships so that parents are kept consistently up to date about children's learning and development.
Inspection #10380407 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history
Date: March 2012
- May 2025Good
- June 2019Good
- November 2015Good
- March 2012Good
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