Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm
Stubbington Lodge
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Portsmouth
About this day nursery
Stubbington Lodge, registered in 2015, operates from a residential property in Stubbington, Portsmouth, and has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, for 51 weeks of the year, offering full-day care for children aged 0 to 4.
Children at Stubbington Lodge are extremely happy and confident, eagerly engaging with play opportunities and attentive staff who help them understand what makes them unique. The nursery prioritises children's well-being, with effective safeguarding arrangements led by a skilled manager dedicated to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
Children behave exceptionally well, showing high levels of respect and enthusiastically participating in activities, fostering cooperation and effective communication. The dedicated team of 13 staff, including 10 qualified to at least Level 2, works directly with the children, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment.
The provider receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds.
What it's like
Babies and children are extremely happy and confident. They eagerly wait for their key person to welcome them into the nursery and become immersed in the wonderful play opportunities. Children are excited to see their friends and feel a strong sense of belonging. They engage through meaningful play experiences and discussions with attentive staff to understand what makes them unique. For example, sharing differences in their hair and eye colour.
Happy and confident childrenExceptional behaviourStrong safeguardingSkilled and knowledgeable staffEffective communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stubbington Lodge
Last inspected 17 January 2022
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Babies and children are extremely happy and confident. They eagerly wait for their key person to welcome them into the nursery and become immersed in the wonderful play opportunities. Children are excited to see their friends and feel a strong sense of belonging. They engage through meaningful play experiences and discussions with attentive staff to understand what makes them unique. For example, sharing differences in their hair and eye colour.
Inspector highlights
- Children are extremely happy and confident, eagerly waiting for their key person and immersing themselves in play.
- Children behave exceptionally well, showing high levels of respect, enthusiastically performing songs, and setting up stages to re-create stories.
- Children work together and communicate effectively to solve problems, understanding the impact of their actions and quickly resolving conflicts.
- Children's physical development is well supported through designing obstacle courses and taking manageable risks, fostering self-esteem and confidence.
- Children are incredibly keen to be independent, with babies helping friends and older children serving meals and completing hygiene routines proudly.
- Staff know all children extremely well, planning activities based on their immediate interests with an exceptional understanding of child development and curriculum sequencing.
- Children learn about their community and develop a deep understanding of others' needs through visits to local care homes, libraries, and parks.
- Staff recognise the importance of promoting children's literacy, energetically singing and dancing to familiar songs, sharing stories, and delighting in using their senses to learn new words.
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. The special educational needs coordinator is extremely skilled and knowledgeable. They work closely with parents and other professionals and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment and supporting all children to ensure they make the best possible progress.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language demonstrate excellent progress in developing the skills and knowledge necessary for their seamless transition to the next stage of education, including school. The manager diligently assesses each child's progress, swiftly identifying any gaps and providing crucial support. Staff meticulously review the impact further funding has on enhancing children's emotional development.
Parent Reviews of Stubbington Lodge
4.7
(14)
Christian Breyley
2 months ago
What a fantastic place. The staff here are so engaging, I am always surpised with the creativity in activities and learning in what they all get up to. I was so stressed with our daughter going to nursery but she absolutely loves it here! 5🌟
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Abi Hawke
5 months ago
Lovely nursery with a real family feel! The staff were welcoming and friendly and all the children seemed really engaged and smiley during my visit. A warm, happy environment.
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Elliott Spencer
7 months ago
Stubbington lodge is a welcoming and professional nursery. I volunteered here in the summer to support their august fun month. I am a qualified football coach and the children absolutely loved the session I provided. I would happily return.
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Sophie McNally
4 months ago
Great location & setting. The management team and staff team always put the needs of the children & families first. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Lovely nursery. ❤️
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Emma kimber
9 months ago
The team at Stubbington lodge have a lovely caring nature. My granddaughter attends and the care the team took helping her setlle was lovley. She confidently and happily goes into nursery everyday.
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022
Date: December 2017
- January 2022Outstanding
- December 2017Good
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