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Woodentots Nursery # Woodentots Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · H M S Collingwood, Newgate Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 1AS · Hampshire Number of places 92 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Woodentots Nursery, nestled within HMS Collingwood, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years. This modern facility boasts excellent outdoor spaces and a dedicated team committed to ensuring each child is happy, safe, and supported in reaching their full potential. The nursery prides itself on providing a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where children can thrive. Nutritional and healthy meals are prepared on-site by a dedicated cook, contributing to the children's overall well-being. Woodentots places a strong emphasis on security, benefiting from its unique military establishment location. Although located within HMS Collingwood, the nursery is exclusively available to serving personnel, MOD civilians, and contractors with authorised access, providing a specialised childcare solution for these families. The nursery offers various rooms tailored to different age groups, including The Nest, The Explorers, The Investigators, and The Preschool, as well as a Forest School programme. Woodentots is dedicated to fostering an environment where children grow, develop, and find joy in their learning journey. Our ethos Woodentots Nursery is dedicated to fostering an environment where children grow, develop, and find joy in their learning journey, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment with a Forest School programme. They pride themselves on providing a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where children can thrive. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy sharing their time with staff, who are welcoming, warm, and kind. Staff place great emphasis on children's emotional security and happiness, understanding that children's basic needs must be met before they are able to learn. Staff spend lots of time getting to know children and forming secure attachments, which, along with a consistent daily routine, helps children navigate big life events with minimal disruption. Located within HMS Collingwood Caters to military families Ages 4 months to 5 years Excellent outdoor provision On-site cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodentots Nursery Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10308898 Lead inspector Paula Sissons [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232975)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669627) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.woodentotsnursery.co.uk/) H M S Collingwood, Newgate Lane, FAREHAM, PO14 1AS [© 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#/-1.19394/50.83646/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near FAREHAM - [Day nurseries in FAREHAM](/search?q=FAREHAM) - [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=woodentots-nursery-po14-1as-2669627) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 - 18:00, with a range of attendance options. 07:30-17:00 Friday. Closed public holidays and Christmas week. Food Nutritious and healthy meals cooked on site by our dedicated cook. Age range 4 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodentots Nursery Last inspected 11 October 2023 · Paula Sissons 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 thoroughly enjoy sharing their time with staff, who are welcoming, warm, and kind. Staff place great emphasis on children's emotional security and happiness, understanding that children's basic needs must be met before they are able to learn. Staff spend lots of time getting to know children and forming secure attachments, which, along with a consistent daily routine, helps children navigate big life events with minimal disruption. Inspector highlights - Children develop a love of books, stories and rhymes, helping to expand their vocabulary and support early literacy skills. - Children develop resilience by persevering with tasks they find tricky, and staff allow them to find their own solutions, fostering a sense of pride and a positive attitude towards learning. - Staff implement a well-sequenced and interesting curriculum, focusing activities on what children need to learn next and successfully using assessment to identify and close developmental gaps. - Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors, such as digging, climbing, and practicing coordination. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting kindness and helping children learn to maintain friendships and consider the feelings of others. Areas to develop - 1 provide all children with quality interactions that promote and support their developing communication and language skills - 2 strengthen the way changes to children's key persons are communicated to parents so that children are fully prepared for the change. Inspection #10308898 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232975) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the progress their children make and the support they receive as a family. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment successfully to identify potential gaps in development and take swift action to close these. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors. For example, older children dig, climb tall structures with care, and practise their coordination skills as they learn to pedal ride-on toys. Inspection history Date: October 2023 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Woodentots Nursery ### Does Woodentots Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What size of nursery is Woodentots Nursery? ### Is Woodentots Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What do parents say about Woodentots Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Woodentots Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in FAREHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodentots Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Fareham Fareham · PO14 1JE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-fareham-po14-1je-2521345) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education Fareham · PO14 1BJ 4.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-rainbow-centre-for-conductive-education-limited-po14-1bj-ey333182) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Fareham · PO16 0SX 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-po16-0sx-2636698) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Growing Places @ Merryfields Fareham · PO14 1JJ ](/nursery/growing-places-merryfields-po14-1jj-ey557747) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kidz Inc Fareham · PO14 1NH 4.9(16 reviews) ](/nursery/kidz-inc-ltd-po14-1nh-ey252739) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Penguin Pre-School Fareham · PO14 3BA ](/nursery/penguin-pre-school-po14-3ba-507833) [See all nurseries in FAREHAM →](/search?q=FAREHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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