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Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool

"Our little one loves going to nursery and she is happy when I pick her up. The staff are always friendly and professional. They are all always welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. I also like that if my little one isn't 100 percent in the morning they will put an update on the app or give me a call to let me know how she is getting on."
(Leah, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)
Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschoolc/o David Lloyd Club, Frogmore Lane, off Brownhill Way, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XS

A place to grow

Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2022 and is based in the David Lloyd Leisure Club in Nursling, Southampton.

The nursery has light and spacious rooms which lead directly onto a beautiful garden area.

Working closely with parents, Southampton Nursling Day Nursery offers an exclusive settling in period ensuring that children are happy and confident prior to starting at the Nursery.

The Nursery consists of two baby rooms, two toddler rooms, a nursery and a preschool room.

Children take part in a variety of activities, appropriate for their age. For example, sensory play is a primary focus for babies as they learn about the world around them. As they grow into toddlers, role play becomes prominent, before they reach preschool age and focus shifts to more structured learning, getting the children ready for the move to school

Our Ready for School programme is implemented in the preschool room. We also have growing enhancements embedded in our daily routines from Creative Cooks to Growing Artists. We also incorporate Growing Writers and Growing Mathematicians, working with the Parents to develop the children's skills both at home and at Nursery through our Play and Learning at Home activities.

Being outdoors is also a common theme, allowing children to experience all weathers, as well as participate in our Growing Gardeners and Active Athletes programmes.

The garden is full of activities and resources to stimulate young minds, including a book corner and access to bikes and trikes.

Ellouise Southampton Nursling Manager
Ellouise
Nursery Manager
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c/o David Lloyd Club, Frogmore Lane, off Brownhill Way, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XS
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  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:00PM
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Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Southampton Nursling has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

 
On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

On-site Parking 

Onsite
Parking

Water Play 

Water
Play
 

Vegetable Garden 

Vegetable
Garden

Nature Trail 

Community
Links

 

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Nursery Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working, or you get discounts from your workplace.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 02382148039, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "I could not recommend Bright Horizons - Nursling enough. My little boy has loved going here! The staff are amazing here, no matter who you speak to within the team they know the name of your child and are all so involved in helping."

    H C, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "The staff are all so lovely and welcoming, very knowledgeable and show a great passion in their jobs which really shows when they have spoken to us over hand overs in the evening or on individual parents evenings. Both of our girls have always ran straight into nursery without looking back which is really reassuring, they also speak loads at home about the staff members."

    Andrew C, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "We love the updates on the app - seeing how he is sleeping, what he is eating (and how much) but especially the updates on his learning and the activities provided for the children. A sign of a good day is when he (and all of his spare clothes) come home covered in paint/food/water/sand/playdough/gloop."

    Gemma H, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Ellouise Southampton Nursling Manager
    EllouiseNursery Manager
  • Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool Deputy Melanie
    Melanie Deputy Manager
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