--- title: "Sticky Fingers Pre-School, Millbrook (SO16 9QX)" description: "Sticky Fingers Pre-School, a nursery in Millbrook (SO16 9QX) — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843", "name": "Sticky Fingers Pre-School, Millbrook (SO16 9QX)", "description": "Sticky Fingers Pre-School, a nursery in Millbrook (SO16 9QX) — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#nursery", "name": "Sticky Fingers Pre-School", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "C/O Newlands Primary School", "addressLocality": "Windermere Avenue", "postalCode": "SO16 9QX" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.92802, "longitude": -1.455959 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Millbrook" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 2, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Sticky Fingers Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents value about Sticky Fingers Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents say children settle quickly and feel happy in the setting. They also value the kind, supportive staff and the regular updates sent home, along with book-sharing that encourages reading with families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funded places does Sticky Fingers Pre-School accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The setting accepts 15-hour funding for disadvantaged two-year-olds and 15-hour universal funding for three- and four-year-olds." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Sticky Fingers Pre-School suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The age range runs from 2 to 4 years, so it is not set up for children under two." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How was Sticky Fingers Pre-School rated by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It was rated Good at the inspection on 23/09/2025." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Sticky Fingers Pre-School a private nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is registered as childcare on non-domestic premises and provides full day care. That classification places it in a preschool-style childcare setting rather than a private day nursery label." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor provision does Sticky Fingers Pre-School have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Outdoor play is a clear part of the daily routine, with regular chances for fresh air and physical activity. Children use the outdoor area for climbing, balancing and exploring, while staff teach safe risk-taking and movement skills." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Sticky Fingers Pre-School # Sticky Fingers Pre-School in Millbrook (SO16 9QX) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Strong relationships Outdoor play promoted Independence fostered Nurturing care ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sticky Fingers Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407690 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291193)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450843) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed C/O Newlands Primary School, Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, SO16 9QX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.45596/50.92802/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Millbrook - [Day nurseries in Millbrook](/search?q=Millbrook) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843) 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 - 1 Ensure that staff's interactions with children are consistently of high quality so that all practice supports and extends children's speech and language development. - 2 Embed the recently implemented curriculum into everyday practice so that all staff are confident and consistent in delivering it effectively. Inspection #10407690 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50291193) 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 2025 Good - January 2020 Outstanding - April 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Sticky Fingers Pre-School ### What do parents value about Sticky Fingers Pre-School? ### Which funded places does Sticky Fingers Pre-School accept? ### Is Sticky Fingers Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### How was Sticky Fingers Pre-School rated by Ofsted? ### Is Sticky Fingers Pre-School a private nursery? ### What outdoor provision does Sticky Fingers Pre-School have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Millbrook Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sticky Fingers Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Olive Tree Pre-School Southampton · SO16 9DD ](/nursery/olive-tree-pre-school-so16-9dd-2821499) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Holy Family Pre-School Southampton · SO16 9LP ](/nursery/holy-family-pre-school-so16-9lp-131537) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Trust Taplins Childcare Southampton · SO16 4XE 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/trust-taplins-childcare-so16-4xe-ey280741) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Sticky Fingers Pre-School Millbrook · SO16 9BB ](/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9bb-ey427440) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Learningland Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 4QF ](/nursery/learningland-day-nursery-so16-4qf-131599) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Redbridge Preschool Southampton · SO16 9RJ ](/nursery/redbridge-preschool-so16-9rj-ey262068) [See all nurseries in Millbrook →](/search?q=Millbrook) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Sticky%20Fingers%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Sticky%20Fingers%20Pre-School&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Sticky%20Fingers%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843&title=Sticky%20Fingers%20Pre-School "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fsticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843&text=Sticky%20Fingers%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.