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Sticky Fingers Pre-School in Millbrook (SO16 9QX)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
·C/O Newlands Primary School, Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, SO16 9QX · Southampton
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

Sticky Fingers Pre-School, located in Millbrook, Southampton, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2-4 years. Re-registered in 2012 and operating from Newlands Primary School, the pre-school prioritises outdoor play, offering frequent opportunities for children to engage in physical activity and fresh air.

The setting prides itself on its nurturing "home-from-home" atmosphere, where staff attentively cater to individual needs and foster strong bonds with children. Children are encouraged to be independent from an early age, learning routines and taking responsibility for their belongings.

The pre-school consistently supports children in developing strong social and emotional skills, enabling them to play confidently and take pride in their achievements. The dedicated team of 10 childcare staff, all holding or working towards recognised childcare qualifications, ensures a high standard of care and education.

The setting offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, operating during school term times from 8:45 am to 3:20 pm, accommodating up to 40 children and currently having 53 on roll.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and settled in this welcoming setting. They quickly learn familiar routines, which help them feel secure. Even the youngest children benefit from warm, nurturing care in a 'home-from-home' environment. Staff know babies' routines well, adapting activities to meet their individual needs. Children are encouraged to be independent from the earliest stages, pouring their own drinks, brushing their teeth and taking responsibility for their belongings.

Welcoming environmentStrong relationshipsOutdoor play promotedIndependence fosteredNurturing care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 3.20pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sticky Fingers Pre-School

Last inspected 23 September 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, safe and settled in this welcoming setting. They quickly learn familiar routines, which help them feel secure. Even the youngest children benefit from warm, nurturing care in a 'home-from-home' environment. Staff know babies' routines well, adapting activities to meet their individual needs. Children are encouraged to be independent from the earliest stages, pouring their own drinks, brushing their teeth and taking responsibility for their belongings.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, safe and settled in this welcoming setting, quickly learning familiar routines.
  • Children benefit from warm, nurturing care in a 'home-from-home' environment.
  • Staff know babies' routines well, adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent from the earliest stages.
  • Children form strong bonds with their key person and are supported to talk about their families.
  • Outdoor play is prioritised to give all children frequent opportunities to play in fresh air and take part in physical activity.
  • Leaders support staff well and place high importance on their well-being and enjoyment in their roles.
  • Children benefit from a broad range of opportunities, particularly in mathematics, where provision is strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure that staff's interactions with children are consistently of high quality so that all practice supports and extends children's speech and language development.
  • 2Embed the recently implemented curriculum into everyday practice so that all staff are confident and consistent in delivering it effectively.
Inspection #10407690 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Outdoor play is prioritised to give all children, including those who may not have regular access to this at home, frequent opportunities to play in fresh air and take part in physical activity. Children are taught to take appropriate risks and understand how to keep themselves safe, for example when climbing, balancing or exploring the outdoor area.

Inspection history

Date: April 2015

  • September 2025Good
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • April 2015Outstanding

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