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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Wendy House # The Wendy House in Havant Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 5 Brockhampton Road, HAVANT, PO9 1NU · Hampshire Number of places 34 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 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 Wendy House offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, focusing on personalised care within a "home-from-home" setting. The curriculum at its core fosters independence, resilience, and confidence, encouraging children to make thoughtful decisions, explore freely, and engage in safe risk-taking through play. Learning is enhanced through first-hand experiences, termly topics, and open-ended resources that ignite curiosity and creativity. The nursery strives for children to achieve specific aspirations, tailored to their developmental stage, such as growing their own flower, dressing independently, and creating their own stories. With Ofsted-rated "Good" status, The Wendy House provides secure indoor and outdoor play spaces and is staffed by a qualified and caring team trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. Open 50 weeks a year, it offers flexible session options including morning, afternoon, and full-day care. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, welcoming children from all backgrounds and abilities to foster a sense of belonging where every child feels valued and supported in their journey of exploration and discovery. Our ethos The Wendy House focuses on fostering independence, resilience, and confidence through a curriculum that encourages children to make thoughtful decisions, explore freely, and engage in safe risk-taking via play. Learning is driven by first-hand experiences and open-ended resources that ignite curiosity and creativity, with a commitment to inclusivity where every child feels valued and supported. What it's like Children access a homely environment which is well resourced to support learning. They arrive happily and settle well, enjoying playing with their friends and engaging in role play. They benefit from warm and caring relationships with staff who know them well, and they will look for support and comfort as needed. Ofsted Rated "Good" Home-from-home Environment Flexible Sessions Open 50 Weeks a Year Government Funding Accepted ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate, with additional contracted hours billed weekly including during school holidays. No extra fees are charged for consumables, breakfast, or snacks. Bank holidays are not charged. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Additional contracted hours are charged weekly, including during half terms and school holidays. - Breakfast and snacks are included in the fees. - No extra fees are charged for consumables. - Bank holidays are not chargeable. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Wendy House Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10233233 Lead inspector Clare Perry Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193409)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363957) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.thewendyhousedaynursery.co.uk/) 5 Brockhampton Road, HAVANT, PO9 1NU [© 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#/-0.99268/50.85163/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HAVANT - [Day nurseries in HAVANT](/search?q=HAVANT) - [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=the-wendy-house-po9-1nu-ey363957) ## Key facts Session types Full Day (10 hours) – 7:30am–5:30pm or 8:00am–6:00pm, Morning Session (5 hours) – 8:00am–1:00pm, Afternoon Session (5 hours) – 1:00pm–6:00pm Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year (closed two weeks at Christmas and Bank Holidays) Food Breakfast and snacks provided; parents supply lunch and tea. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Wendy House Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Clare Perry 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 Children access a homely environment which is well resourced to support learning. They arrive happily and settle well, enjoying playing with their friends and engaging in role play. They benefit from warm and caring relationships with staff who know them well, and they will look for support and comfort as needed. Inspector highlights - Managers have worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection, resulting in a significant rise in the quality of care and education. - Managers and staff have a clear picture of what they want children to learn and design activities to enrich their knowledge and build on what they can already do, ensuring all children make good progress. - Communication and language are a strong focus in the nursery, with staff supporting language development, introducing new words, and encouraging children's speech through singing and rhymes. - Vulnerable and disadvantaged children receive good support for their learning and well-being, with additional funding appropriately spent to enhance opportunities. - Managers have effective systems in place to develop staff practice, offering regular one-to-one meetings to discuss concerns and provide training, leading to strong teaching and interactions. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the intended curriculum for communication and language more consistently, to further enhance children's skills - 2 monitor the use of additional funding more closely, to ensure that staff consistently use agreed resources and interactions to enhance children's experiences - 3 review staff practice at mealtimes, to ensure that they support children's independent choices and consider any hygiene risks effectively. Inspection #10233233 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193409) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children access a well-planned and appropriate curriculum, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Vulnerable and disadvantaged children receive good support for their learning and well-being. Outdoor space Staff ensure that children spend as much time as possible outdoors. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills, including resources for younger children to cruise and pull themselves to standing, and various parts of the garden for older children to climb and build assault courses to practise balancing, enabling them to learn to take risks in a safe place. ## Parent Reviews of The Wendy House 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJFVCwrq6TFoITbGB5XpxLQg-cVeEsS5RguipTUUeDndnilbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daniel Wake 2 years ago The staff and owner are really caring and our children have enjoyed their time at the nursery. Drop-off and collection times are flexible too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkOHU3akJnEAE!2m1!1s0x487444c87aeb9179:0xc6a2708f5290fb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXlX5U9QzTGsj7owQ1FpvpzS1lBh8vQzl9mUKpdKuiMD-mioBzweQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ben Rouse a year ago My child goes here and they are very friendly and good [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBanVXZ29nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487444c87aeb9179:0xc6a2708f5290fb2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVG_e1aURO7YaipBgN6rK0QZKpP0jdP1Oqd-ZUu58Gkii3Kw95q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Whitlock 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBaXVhTzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487444c87aeb9179:0xc6a2708f5290fb2) Reviews from Google for The Wendy House. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=894570395412795314&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: October 2014 - August 2022 Good - March 2022 Inadequate - February 2019 Good - October 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about The Wendy House ### Which funded childcare entitlements does The Wendy House accept? ### What curriculum approach is used at The Wendy House? ### What is The Wendy House working on developing? ### How many places does The Wendy House have? ## Nearby day nurseries in HAVANT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Wendy House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kiddie Kingdom Nursery @ Havant Havant · PO9 3EJ ](/nursery/kiddie-kingdom-nursery-havant-po9-3ej-2547969) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### CherryPark Nursery Havant · PO9 1SA 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/cherrypark-nursery-po9-1sa-ey422863) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Growing Places Havant Havant · PO9 2AX 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/growing-places-havant-po9-2ax-2815478) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Glenhurst Nursery & Pre-School Havant · PO9 1AX 4.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/glenhurst-nursery-pre-school-po9-1ax-ey233222) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Havant Havant · PO9 3BD 4.8(26 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-havant-po9-3bd-ey495534) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddie Kingdom Day Nursery Havant · PO9 3TF ](/nursery/kiddie-kingdom-day-nursery-po9-3tf-ey552274) [See all nurseries in HAVANT →](/search?q=HAVANT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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