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Rowlands Castle Preschool in Whichers Gate Road, Rowlands Castle, has received a positive result in its recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (staff back from l-r) Jade Thomas, preschool manager, Georgina Page, nursery practitioner, Miya Turner, nursery practitioner, Emma Strudwick, room leader and Mayuko Watkins, nursery practitioner with the children.

Picture: Sarah Standing (160626-3158)

Preschool hailed for making children feel 'secure' and 'safe'

The Valley Preschool, in Meonstoke, is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report which has found it is working at a strong standard across the board.

This preschool creates 'sense of belonging', Ofsted finds

High-quality wooden playsets designed for use in nurseries make for incredibly reliable and sturdy products for home use

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Apple Tree Day Nursery in Hilsea is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Pictured: Staff Dianne Smith, Lily Cronen, founder Sharon Oakey and her son Lloyd Bagley with some of the children that attend the nursery.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Nursery celebrates 20th anniversary with exciting expansion plans

The smiles from residents were priceless, as you can see!

How one local nursery sparked a wave of kindness across Southampton

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Binsteed Childcare Service is at risk of closure after being given an eviction notice from the council.

'Shock' as cherished childcare service risks closure

Farlington Day Nursery and Dolls House Day Nursery have both been sold to Happy Days Nurseries as a result of the founders retiring.

Two day nurseries in city sold as founders retire

Max Miozga and his mother Sophie Page.

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The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

Stephen Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, has been appointed a minister in the Department for Education. Picture: Alex Shute

"Delighted" MP appointed early education minister

A duck received treatment after Little Acorns Nursery was broken into and vandalised with chickens and ducks being killed.

Children devastated as nursery broken into and animals killed
A beloved nursery has set up a fundraising page after multiple break-ins has seen property damaged and animals killed.
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The nursery, Little Faces, which is on the Havant and South Downs College campus is closing next month following the unsuccessful search for a new nursery manager.

Parents 'devastated' following closure of nursery announcement

Growing Places has been shortlisted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year category for the Tes Awards which recognises independent and state schools.
Pictured: Jackie (left) and Carlie (Right)

Hardworking childcare provider shortlisted in prestigious awards

Meoncross Nursery in Fareham has been rated on of the Top 20 nursery settings in the daynurseries.co.uk awards.

Nursery in Fareham recognised as one of the best settings in south

Kingscourt Nursery, Waterlooville, has been rated in the top 20 nurseries in the South East of England.

Nursery in Waterlooville in Top 20 nurseries

Kiddi Caru Nursery in Whiteley is lodging a formal complaint against Ofsted following a 'shocking' inadequate rating.

Nursery to 'robustly challenge' Ofsted following 'shocking' rating

Village Montessori Nursery School has received a good Ofsted report following its most recent inspection which took place in February 2024.

Nursery school in Rowland's Castle makes 'significant improvements'

Southsea Nature Nursery has received an outstanding Ofsted report following its recent inspection.

Nature nursery in Southsea receives outstanding Ofsted report

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Nursery has received a good Ofsted following its recent inspection.

A nursery in Portsmouth has received a good Ofsted

Hopscotch Day Nursery Titchfield has received a Good Ofsted rating.

A nursery in Titchfield is delighted at its recent Ofsted rating

Tops Day Nurseries in Havant has received a good Ofsted following its recent inspection which took place on November 23, 2023.

This nursery in Havant described as 'warm' and 'nurturing'

Funland on Hayling Island will be hosting its Winter Wonderland roster of festive events - including a Santa's Grotto. You can find out more and book tickets - £30 per child - here:
https://haylingwonderland.co.uk/about-us/.

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Thorney Island Nursery has received a good Ofsted rating in recent inspection which was published on July 11, 2023.
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This Emsworth nursery has received a good Ofsted rating

Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School has been given a good Ofsted rating.

This Waterlooville nursery opened last December - and receives good rating

Tops Day Nurseries Portsmouth has received a Good rating from Ofsted.

This nursery in Portsmouth has gone from 'inadequate' to 'good'

From left, nursery manager Abbie Hendry, Atlas Zissou (3), The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth Cllr Tom Coles and Nikki Coles, Lennon Garvey, four, nursery owner Lucy Whitehead, Zephyr Zissou, three, Isla Mundy, four, and operations manager Emma Fowles Picture: Sarah Standing (270623-5612)

This nursery school in Southsea has celebrated 40 years

Flashback - gardeners at the launch of Fareham in Bloom competition in 2019

Time running out to enter this year’s Fareham in Bloom competition

Little Angels Nursery has been given a good judgement by Ofsted.

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This 'friendly' nursery has maintained a good Ofsted rating

Hopscotch Nursery in Gosport has recently received a good Ofsted rating showing the improvements that have been made since the previous review where they received a rating of inadequate.

This nursery in Gosport gone from inadequate to good following inspection

Gardeners at the launch of Fareham in Bloom competition in 2019. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

Fareham In Bloom opens for entries for best garden

Early Years Alliance, survey found nine out of 10 providers expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% - higher than in previous years.

New survey finds nursery fees to increase by 8% this year

Children and staff from Tops Day Nurseries making the Queen's crown.

Tops Day Nurseries across the city paid tribute the Queen

Tops Day Nurseries Havant connects with community

Tops staff at the award ceremony.

Nursery group's national award success

National Tree Day at Tops Days Nurseries, Lakeside.

Nursery pledges to plant thousands of trees in Madagascar to help climate crisis

A pupil takes part in the Plastic Free Month session on sea animals.

Nurseries use Plastic Free Month to teach how to look after planet

Hopscotch Day Nursery receives it's award as one of the top 20 nurseries in the South East.

Parents rate Fareham Nursery as one of the best in the South East

Children at Tops Southsea listen to The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Wonder of storytelling as city nurseries mark Share-a-Story month

The Aspire Training Team.

Training provider marks 25th anniversary with tree planting project

Stephen Morgan MP takes part in the Boogie Mites session at the opening of the Tops Day Nurseries Southsea in Bruce Road with, left, William Taylor, three
Picture: Sarah Standing (220422-2103)

MP joins children for a dance at opening of Southsea nursery

Tops Nursery, which is based in Portsmouth, has scooped a Queen's Award

Nursery firm thrilled at bagging prestigious Queen's Award for the first time

Children at Tops Southsea nursery with their handmade gifts.

Nursery shares joy with care home by creating ‘beautiful’ gifts

Queues at the Shell petrol station in Eastern Road, Portsmouth on Friday. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

City council calls for key worker priority at fuel stations

Top Tots Nursery opened their third nursery in Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, in September 2020. Pictured is: Radley Isaacs, two. Picture: Sarah Standing (240920-4476)

Nursery sector sees 'green shoots' of recovery after Covid challenges

Cheryl Hadland, managing director of Tops Day Nurseries.

Nurseries set for second cash grant and lateral flow testing

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places

Cheryl Hadland, managing director of Tops Day Nurseries, is calling for provision of testing kits and priority vaccination status for nursery staff.

Nursery boss’s plea for testing of staff and priority vaccination status

Nurseries and playgroups are still allowed to open in lockdown - but is it safe?

Tops Day Nurseries children celebrate its green flag status.

Nurseries given Green Flag status for sustainability

Cheryl Hadland, managing director of Tops Day Nurseries, said it had been a really difficult year for nurseries.

Nurseries and pre-schools in Portsmouth set for £2,700 grants for Covid recovery