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The Clock House Nursery School # The Clock House Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 1 The Square, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8GN · Hampshire Number of places 84 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Clock House Nursery, a family-operated institution in Lymington, is dedicated to fostering inquisitive, imaginative, and self-assured young minds. It strives to provide a nurturing, home-like setting that promotes a passion for learning and exploration in children. As a proud member of the Simkap Childcare Family, which also includes Twynham House in Christchurch, The Clock House is committed to offering exceptional Early Years Education and Childcare that aims to surpass parental expectations. The nursery distinguishes itself through its dedicated team and a history rooted in the founders' personal journey in childcare, evolving from a small primary school annexe to a purpose-built environment. Although The Clock House Nursery is a newer setting and has not yet undergone an Ofsted inspection, its sister nursery, Twynham House, achieved a 'Good' rating in November 2022, reflecting the family's commitment to quality care. The nursery categorises its age groups into "Starlings & Skylarks" for 0-2 year olds, "Woodlarks & Woodpeckers" for 2-3 year olds, and "Barn Owls" for 3-5 year olds, each designed to cater to the specific developmental needs of children within these ranges. Our ethos The Clock House Nursery aims to foster inquisitive, imaginative, and self-assured young minds by providing a nurturing, home-like setting that promotes a passion for learning and exploration. They are committed to offering exceptional Early Years Education and Childcare that aims to surpass parental expectations. What it's like Parents are warmly welcomed into the nursery and benefit from shared handovers with key persons, ensuring children feel safe and secure. Staff provide a warm and nurturing approach, planning experiences around topics that enable children to flourish. They ensure children have many opportunities to develop physical and social skills. Family-run nursery Nurturing environment Focus on curiosity and creativity Part of Simkap Childcare Family Dedicated to Early Years Education ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.theclockhousenursery.co.uk/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Clock House Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10375532 Lead inspector Lindsay Osman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273107)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761638) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-clock-house-nursery-school-so41-8gn-2761638) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Clock House Nursery School Last inspected 25 February 2025 · Lindsay Osman Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Parents are warmly welcomed into the nursery and benefit from shared handovers with key persons, ensuring children feel safe and secure. Staff provide a warm and nurturing approach, planning experiences around topics that enable children to flourish. They ensure children have many opportunities to develop physical and social skills. Inspector highlights - The nursery has been open for a year and the directors have a clear vision for the future, showing strong motivation to continually develop and improve the provision. - Staff report they feel valued in their work and supported in their roles, with an open-door policy and newly introduced appraisals and supervisions. - Children thoroughly enjoy a range of activities inside and outside, showing excitement in their learning. - Staff organise various outings for children, including trips to the local library and a residential home for the elderly, helping them learn about the world and their community. - Partnership with parents is very strong, with staff using an online platform to share information and parents talking highly of the staff team. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the planning and organisation of adult-led activities to engage all children taking part more effectively - 2 enhance staff's understanding of how to consistently support children to develop their independence and self-help skills. Inspection #10375532 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273107) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents talk highly of the staff team and how excited their children are to come to nursery. > They comment staff have a drive to make their children excel. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Older children ride on tricycles, navigating their way around the outdoor equipment and mounting the climbing frame with ease. The directors are committed to making further improvements to the outdoor space. ## Parent Reviews of The Clock House Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLceijvXoWq4Hn2RZPrBbLv654R_LVL1sXyowJD5aENZHECtyPN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Stuart Morgan 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROc3Z2WVJREAE!2m1!1s0x487387005ec94733:0x74f35bb1b05f4e43) Reviews from Google for The Clock House Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8427180146466704963&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 February 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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