The Play Corner

About this day nursery

The Play Corner Hillside in Portsmouth, PO6 3PY, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides a highly welcoming and homely environment where children aged 1 to 4 feel happy, safe, and secure. Established on 11 November 2024, the day nursery prides itself on fostering strong relationships between children, staff, and families, with parents speaking extremely highly of the dedicated team and communication.

The setting ensures children make sustained and consistent progress, becoming confident communicators and independent learners. Children are encouraged to make choices in their play, from exploring toys to helping themselves to resources, which aids their development of mathematical concepts and early writing skills.

The curriculum, uniquely written by the entire staff team, values children's opinions and incorporates a rich variety of stimulating activities and cultural events. Staff are highly skilled in adapting activities and the environment to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring everyone thrives and flourishes.

The Play Corner Hillside is committed to providing outstanding care, promoting emotional security through clear routines, and offering diverse experiences like local outings and farm visits to enhance physical and social development.

What it's like

Children and their families form secure relationships with staff. They can access flexible settling-in sessions tailored to their individual needs. Children are becoming increasingly confident, self-aware and curious. They thrive in a language-rich environment and have a variety of opportunities to investigate the natural environment and local community, including trips to the local library. They have access to an interesting curriculum which allows every child to have input into it, promoting values like 'kind hands, kind hearts and kind words'.