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Woodside Nursery School # Woodside Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 business Woodland setting Outdoor play areas Experienced 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodside Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10276598 Lead inspector Nina Lambkin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211835)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448854) 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 ](http://woodsidenurseryschool.co.uk/) Woodside House, Purbrook Heath Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 5RT [© 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#/-1.04778/50.86746/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WATERLOOVILLE - [Day nurseries in WATERLOOVILLE](/search?q=WATERLOOVILLE) - [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=woodside-nursery-school-po7-5rt-ey448854) 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 - 1 continue to embed the new curriculum across the nursery to help all children make the best possible progress - 2 refine the professional development programme for staff to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level - 3 support all staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries so that children understand what is expected of them. Inspection #10276598 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211835) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVS2dEFflTx0Xbzr4S6MvkCasj2aYYhJ7K8Jaoer9WJuBI8nk2q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkeUlmSVVBEAE!2m1!1s0x48744313f184441b:0x95c22e6ec29f7aed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWgBS5OyMSFrO6CXL_SwVyfpOcuS-epKtSz3u23q35Qlqe7ZtTb8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlejZ5bDBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48744313f184441b:0x95c22e6ec29f7aed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIkmGZcwG2eiV9jkkbASbSagsCL1D3shXxIfztoLTrf7IcEUw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZeVl2UmdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48744313f184441b:0x95c22e6ec29f7aed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYXlzV4FJyQBb0AvCjhNAgpV6dxwYQeZMSj1Z7DiaSfJ1uAQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lola Pook 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlcDViSGN3EAE!2m1!1s0x48744313f184441b:0x95c22e6ec29f7aed) Reviews from Google for Woodside Nursery School. 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