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Woodside Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews)
·Woodside House, Purbrook Heath Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 5RT · Hampshire
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Woodside Nursery School, established in 1990 by early years teacher Lynda Harding, offers high-quality childcare for children aged three months to five years. 5 acres of woodland, the nursery provides a stimulating and safe learning environment with a strong family-oriented ethos.

The premises feature three distinct departments catering to babies, toddlers, and preschool children, each with security-coded doors and varied activity areas. Children benefit from four large outdoor play areas, encouraging activities like planting, wildlife observation, and active play.

Open 51 weeks a year from 8 am to 6 pm, Woodside Nursery School prides itself on fostering a happy, loving atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace and reach their full individual potential. The nursery is committed to providing excellent childcare services, ensuring all children are happy, loved, safe, and secure.

All staff are qualified in First Aid, Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene, and undergo enhanced CRB checks.

What it's like

Children are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. Babies confidently explore their surroundings, strengthening their hands, while toddlers engage in activities supporting early literacy skills like mark-making. Children are developing good communication, language, and early mathematical skills, and enjoy their learning.

Family-run businessWoodland settingOutdoor play areasExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured based on age groups with options for full weeks, full days, or half-day sessions (for younger babies). Session times include morning, afternoon, and full day options. Sibling discounts are available, and government funding is accepted for eligible ages.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Sibling discount is offered for the second child.
  • Session options include Morning (09:00 - 13:00), Afternoon (13:00 - 17:00), and Full Day (08:00 - 18:00).
  • Half-day sessions are currently available for children aged 3-18 months only.
  • Open Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
  • Government childcare funding accepted for children aged 9 months and over.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodside Nursery School

Last inspected 16 February 2023 · Nina Lambkin

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 are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. Babies confidently explore their surroundings, strengthening their hands, while toddlers engage in activities supporting early literacy skills like mark-making. Children are developing good communication, language, and early mathematical skills, and enjoy their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and content and enjoy playing with friends.
  • Children are developing good communication, language and early mathematical skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Children show increasing independence in lots of ways.
  • Children are keen learners and make choices about what they do.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to embed the new curriculum across the nursery to help all children make the best possible progress
  • 2refine the professional development programme for staff to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level
  • 3support all staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries so that children understand what is expected of them.
Inspection #10276598 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff provide a range of outdoor activities, such as shadow painting and exploring mud. Older children practise their balance and coordination skills as they ride bikes on the playground, and babies spend time in their own dedicated garden where they climb on slides and dig in sand. Children enjoy filling jugs and containers from the outside tap, pouring water to make puddles and delighting in the splashes, all of which help develop their physical skills and curiosity.

Parent Reviews of Woodside Nursery School

5.0
(4)
Cuddledry Somerset UK
2 years ago

Fabulous childcare in a beautiful setting. Staff are friendly and help create a calm and safe environment. 2 of my grandchildren have been to Woodside and would recommend.

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Mark Chadwick
3 years ago

They added a great, family friendly environment with great structure and lesson plans for the children. All 4 of mine have attended here and are really doing great at school because of their encouragement and practical schooling. Highly recommended, we can't thank them enough

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Rachel Peel
7 years ago

Hopefully more parents will review as this nursery is amazing. Would highly recommend. The staff are kind and caring and my daughter loves it there.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • February 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • January 2013Good

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