Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

118 Miller Drive, Fareham PO16 7LN
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Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive is a purpose-built, spacious nursery where children can explore and have fun. At Miller Drive, the nursery aim to be providing high quality childcare, within a stimulating and safe environment, encouraging learning and development.        

The nursery has three large, light-filled rooms with plenty of space for the children to explore. All the rooms have been carefully designed to engage the children’s curiosity as they grow and develop.        

The setting has been designed to support the needs of your child. The ground floor location allows for all of the rooms to free flow to the outside space, encouraging indoor and outdoor learning throughout the day. Each room also includes age-appropriate resources in order to engage with each child as they progress through the nursery.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.                

The enclosed and secure garden is well equipped and has a climbing frame, climbing wall, vegetable patch, sand pit, mud kitchen and a playhouse. The garden also has a retractable awning, which allows safe, all-day access even in the height of summer.                

The nursery liaise with local primary schools to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage in their education when they time comes for them to venture off to ‘big school’.

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Care Provided by Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Marie-Roberts (Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • 2 days minimum attendance
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

  • AM Session £54.20
    PM Session £48.90
    Full Day Session £76.20

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • The setting has parking directly outside the nursery for convenient drop-off and pick-up.


Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive Reviews (62)

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9.5

Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive has 62 reviews.

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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at good manors have made my son feel very welcome and have really helped him settle in to a new nursery as his previous one unexpectedly closed. He enjoys going to nursery and looks forward to all the activities they get up to throughout the day. The staff give regular updates on how he
is doing which is very reassuring. We are very happy with good manors and would definitely recommend to other parents.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it's so great to hear how welcome our nursery has made your son feel and how well he has settled at our setting. We appreciate your recommendation.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending the nursery for two years and has always had a positive experience. Our child enjoys going in and always seems to be doing a variety of activities. More recently there have been more opportunities for external visits to enhance the children's learning such as from the Vets,
Owls and Zoo Lab. There are also regular opportunities for parents to spend time in nursery at special events such as Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, Father's Day Breakfast, Halloween 'Spooks and Sparkles' event etc which are lovely opportunities to see the children in the setting. We would definitely recommend the nursery to others.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your recommendation, we appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear about the extension of your child's learning through regular nursery trips and events. We look forward to continue providing the children in our care with many more opportunities.


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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The whole team at Miller Drive work exceptionally hard at supporting our little one and making us all feel like we have an extended family within the nursery. My daughter never has any concerns about going in the morning and is always excited to see all the staff. The amount of play activities seems
endless and every day she comes home having learnt something new. I would 100% recommend Miller Drive to friends and family.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are so pleased to read that your daughter enjoys our activities and learning experiences.


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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has just left Good Manors Miller Drive to go to school. She was there for 4 years and absolutely loved it. My youngest is still there and is also thriving.
We completely trust the staff with our children to care for them and give them the support they require.
They helped with potty training.
Both children are less fussy with their food at nursery.
They did something different each day/week for a carried experience. They try and get outside every day.
I am always greeted with a smile and feel part of the nursery family.
The only negatives are about the big company that owns them (Old Station).
The nursery itself and the staff are amazing!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are privileged to be entrusted with caring for your children and supporting them during their early years of education.


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are caring and friendly and can all give an update on my son's day, not just his key worker. Recent changes to staff were well communicated. The outdoor space is sufficient but not big, and they sometimes take the children on trips to the local park which is a big positive for me.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for sharing your experience. Parent communication is so important in ensuring you are confident that your little one is safe and cared for.


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Review from Christine M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love using Good Manors, our son enjoys every day. There are a wide range of activities and a good use of outdoor space. He also goes out on excursions. We're very happy with the food, it's healthy and varied and he seems to eat it all every day. He's made good friends there, including with the staff.
All of whom are just so lovely.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son thoroughly enjoys attending the nursery and enjoys playing with his friends. I cannot fault the staff and management team, the are all very pleasant and friendly.
It's a shame with the ever-growing price increases this is not reflected in resources and learning for the children.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us, it's really appreciated.


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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy moved to Good Manors 6 months ago and he is so much happier here than in the old nursery. The staff here are very friendly and helpful and they allow the kids to play outside most of the days which are great for the kids and recently I realise they do more activities with the kids, often
I saw different group of kids sitting together do different things which is great to see. I hope they can play more group games with the kids in the future like 'Simon Says' and 'Freeze Dance' games which are good to teach the kids listening concentration and the concept of rules. Overall, I'm very happy with the nursery.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

That's really pleasing to read, thank you for sharing with us


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Good Manors at Miller Drive for almost 6 months and she has settled in perfectly. I was extremely anxious about her starting nursery, especially with her being born premature. However I was put at ease instantly and I know I can call up whenever I want to, to check in on
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The team that looks after her is incredible. They are always prepared to adapt their day to meet my daughter’s schedule, and they always look like they genuinely care and enjoy looking after the children.

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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As first-time parents, we were really worried about finding the right childcare for our little boy. He has settled in so well without a single tear and we love to see what activities he gets up to in the day. Really pleased with the communication and his key worker is lovely. Everyone is lovely!

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Review from L D (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found our son's time at the nursery to be an enjoyable and positive experience. He has developed a lot since starting nursery and we are pleased with his progress. I have always found the staff to be friendly and approachable. We are always given a thorough handover and regular updates on the
app. Our son loves going to the nursery and has built a good relationship with the staff.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

The team will be delighted to hear this. Thank you for sharing.


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Review from Tina W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first son attended Miller Drive over ten years ago. When we had our second son we knew that was where we wanted him to go. It's a very clean, caring, loving environment and he has the best fun! I love the mixture of a couple of days at home and three at nursery, I feel it gives him a good balance
to interact with other adults and children and be able to do different activities and develop and develop the confidence away from home. He waves to every staff member when leaving. The food is very good and balanced. Highly recommend.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your glowing recommendation! We're thrilled to have been a part of your family's journey for over ten years. We're delighted to hear that your second son is also having a wonderful experience at Miller Drive. Thank you for being a part of our nursery family!


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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby boy always cries in entry to nursery but he has been going since 9 months old and has now almost been there a year. The nursery has been so accommodating in ensuring he settled quickly with no tears. They update us with memories and pictures on their app which we find reassuring while both me
and his other mum are at work. They are thoughtful when it comes to Mother’s Day they created two mum cards and for Father's Day he did it for his grandad. All the staff are kind and caring and always go above and beyond. They have helped with all of his skills and even his sleep pattern has improved because of them. They do plenty of activities and have a lovely outside space which our son absolutely loves. He loves all the staff there. I would recommend this nursery to everyone. We can’t wait for our son to develop with them over the next few years.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Ok nursery, not as good as it was before their ‘take over’. Large staff turnover recently and lots of small changes. My child enjoys her time there and the new staff are nice but the place doesn’t have the same cheerful vibe any more. Prices have increased three or four times over the time we’ve been
there (just over a year).

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that your child enjoys her time at our nursery!
Unfortunately, as with many sectors across the country, Early Years has been affected in the last 12 months by severe staff shortages. We are working hard to ensure that we have well-qualified and experienced staff at all of our sites.
As a group, we review our fees annually in order to take into consideration rising costs and staff wages linked to inflation. Our teams take a considerable amount of time reviewing our fees and we do benchmark our nursery fees closely with our local market to ensure that we remain good value for money.
Thank you again for your comments, we value your feedback!


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Review from Kathy T (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery. We moved from London and the nursery we were at was exceptional but this is even better. The staff are wonderful and very supportive and responsive and both my children have excelled. I could not be happier

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your comments!


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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery has a great reputation in the area. The staff are fantastic and it's such a shame that key people are leaving as they have really given that personal touch which is needed with families. The learning, activities and reports on the app are great. It is a shame that there are less social media
photos and updates, specifically for the nursery now that it's under a larger company. The management team at the nursery are quick to respond to any questions. I've never had any safeguarding concerns. The main issue we have is that the menu, which has been in place for the last few months, has food on offer which is less suitable for the average 3/4-year-old. Our son eats a variety of food and is a good eater outside of nursery but has recently eaten barely any of his main meals. Whilst I understand that fees have to go up with the cost of living, the change to holiday reduction has been disappointing as it means that's a significant amount of money lost if you wish to spend any time away.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your review and comments, we really appreciate it!
As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high-quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app.
Our menus change regularly and aim to provide a variety of healthy options for the children, meeting the required nutritional guidelines. We are always looking to better our menus so please do let us know if you have any particular suggestions as to what you would like to see on our menus.
Thank you again for your review.


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Review from Lauren U (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Good Manners in October 2022. We have been very pleased with everything and the app works really well, although I wish it was updated before/on pick-up as sometimes it isn’t updated until later in the evening, although I understand this is difficult with so many children! We have
also noticed how much he drinks when getting home and I’m not sure what the process is or how often a drink is offered but it’s just something we have picked up on.
Overall we have been very happy and everyone is very friendly!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. We will ensure that your comments are passed on to the nursery manager!


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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the feel of our nursery - all the staff are really friendly and the additional care taken of the children is fantastic. For example, a special Mother’s Day afternoon tea was organised with homemade biscuits and cakes. This was a really lovely thought for parents to enjoy (and the cakes were absolutely
amazing thank you to the chef!) I really value the updates on the app and so would really like these to continue and be as detailed as possible.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Desiree L (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and amazing staff. Always helpful and supportive. Great activities, especially the Mother's Day afternoon tea. The nursery app is not great but besides this, it is a great nursery and our daughter is really happy.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you very much for your review, we appreciate it!


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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My children have been going here since 2019, they have recently been bought so changed hands/name. It’s still new to know if this change is good or bad for the individual nursery.
Time will tell! The manager has been fab running the nursery. Staff are always friendly and knowledgeable.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.515)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10 for Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.515 for Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive is calculated as follows: ( (146 Excellents x 5) + (72 Goods x 4) + (19 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.515

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Lisa-Marie

Lisa-Marie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi! I'm Lisa-Marie and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive.


I have always been passionate about Early Years and I firmly believe that the opportunities we offer children in the first few years of their lives build a firm foundation for their future wellbeing and learning. My team and I work hard to make sure all the children in our care are offered the best possible start in life we can, caring for their individual needs and welcoming all families.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive

What is the Age Range of Children that Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive accepts?

Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive Open?

Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive have capacity for?

Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Good Manors Day Nursery Miller Drive to the centre of Fareham?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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