Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Old School House, 7 London Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville PO7 5LQ
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9.8 91 Reviews
  • Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school, Waterlooville
Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school in Hampshire offers a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Recently refurbished, the nursery boasts beautifully designed interiors that create a modern yet homely atmosphere. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with high-quality resources tailored to the needs of each age group, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play and develop a love for learning.

One of the standout features of Purbrook Day Nursery is its specialised baby unit, designed to provide the youngest children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. This dedicated space is carefully arranged to support the developmental milestones of babies, offering a cosy, secure setting where they can explore and develop at their own pace. The baby unit is staffed by experienced and caring practitioners who are specially trained in infant care, ensuring that each baby receives the individual attention and care they need to thrive.

As children grow and transition through the nursery, they move into rooms designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, each providing an age-appropriate environment that supports their developmental journey. The nursery’s learning spaces are crafted to inspire curiosity and creativity, with a curriculum that integrates play-based learning and prepares children for the next steps in their education.

In addition to the superb indoor facilities, Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school offers a wonderful outdoor area where children can enjoy fresh air and physical activity. The outdoor space is equipped with a variety of play equipment and natural resources, providing endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Outdoor learning is a key part of the nursery’s approach, encouraging children to connect with nature and develop their physical skills in a safe and stimulating environment.

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Care Provided by Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen O'Hara (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • 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
  • Parking

  • Off street parking available at the front of nursery building, on the London road. Parking also available in church car park accessed from roundabout.


Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (91)

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Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school has 91 reviews.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have attended this nursery for a few years now, starting in the baby snug which was great, they are getting on great since moving to toddlers , they love going and are always greeted with a hug from one of the girls :)
My sons key worker and another member of staff is my daughters they are
brilliant! I feel they have really taken the time to get to no them, they are gentle kind and very in tune with there individual needs.
Communication is great with all the staff at the Nursey.
Other members of staff are also a credit to this Nursey they make me feel very welcome and are brilliant with my twins.
They do lots of different activities lots of outdoor time, fire engine visit ,Santa visit, animal visits they have lots going on .. there is always a good friendly atmosphere which is why my twins love coming to this Nursey.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your twins have enjoyed their time with us, from the Baby Snug to Toddlers, and that they feel so welcomed each day. It's fantastic that their key workers have built such strong connections with them, and that you're happy with the communication and care provided. We're also pleased to know that they enjoy the wide range of activities and experiences we offer. Thank you for being such an important part of our nursery family.


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Review from Bex V (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to Purbrook Day Nursery since April and as a family, we love it.
We've always felt like we're dropping her with family members and really feel like the staff values nurture and cares over everything. Plus my daughter always comes home tired and grubby- which we consider
signs of a great day! So thank you Helen and Team you are fab.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so proud of our staff and reading that our nursery feels like a family, will really make each one of our team overjoyed. Knowing your daughter comes home tired and messy is a wonderful sign that she's had a fun filled and engaging day. We're so glad you feel supported and nurtured here. Thank you.


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Review from Shannen F (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little ones have both been attending this nursery for around 3 months now, one in Toddlers and one in the Baby Snug. This was the second nursery that we visited but really felt from one open day that this was the setting that we wanted our children to attend. They have both flourished since starting
and have created lovely bonds with the staff which have been so nice to witness, particularly their keyworkers. Our little ones are always really happy to be going to nursery and my toddler enjoys telling us all about what she gets up to and who she plays with. The staff seem to be really friendly and caring which helps me feel comfortable with leaving them there. We recently attended the Christmas Fayre and were amazed at the amount of activities that there were for the children to do. Although we were very sad to miss out on the Christmas dinner. We're very happy with the choice that we made to send our babies to this nursery.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It's wonderful to hear how happy and settled your little ones are, seeing them flourish and build strong bonds with their keyworkers is what we strive for and we're so pleased to hear how much your toddler enjoys sharing her nursery adventures with you. We're glad you enjoyed the Christmas Fayre and we hope you get to enjoy the Christmas dinner next time. Thank you.


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Review from Xiaopei L (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Son has been at the nursery since he was 11 months old and he is now 3. Our daughter also attended the pre-school before she started school. The staff continue to be attentive, caring and always paying very close attention to the children's needs. Our Son enjoys going in and there is a range of
varied activities each day. He is also very keen on the meals and apparently regularly asks for seconds. The staff clearly build strong relationships with the children and they enjoy working there. It is lovely to see the bond our son has with his key worker. This year the Christmas fayre was brilliant with lots of festive activities, Santa's Grotto and even 2 real donkeys. We are very much looking forward to the Christmas singalong at the church and can't wait to see what 2025 brings.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear how much your son enjoys his time at nursery and has such a wonderful bond with his key worker. We're so proud of our team and these comments will really make their day. We're so glad you enjoyed the Christmas Fayre, it's always a joy to host these events and we can't wait to make more special memories together in 2025. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 boys at the nursery one preschool and one baby room. I cannot praise them highly enough. Baby room always give a great hand over and let us know what they have done in the day as well as how they have eaten, how they have slept. Preschool is just as good and my son has a hard time with food
and is struggling with textures etc. The staff have created a food diary to help us know what he has eaten and how much each day so we can keep him on his growth track.
Fantastic environment that I fully believe has encouraged and help to grow my children.

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Coordinator at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how well both your boys are doing in the baby room and preschool. It's great to know that the handovers and updates are effective and we're so glad the food diary is helping. Hearing how the environment has supported their growth and development truly means a lot. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from Rob S (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Purbrook Nursery for just under 2 years, having moved from another local Nursery. His transition was seamless and he settled very well into the setting. The staff have always been so friendly, hard-working and caring. My son has a list of allergies which are challenging to navigate,
the staff at the Nursery have been excellent in managing this, keeping our son safe and putting my wife and my minds at rest knowing that he was safe. The setting is well-resourced and our son has always really developed in all aspects from attending this nursery.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team works so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email. (Parent Liaison Advisor)


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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Baby Snug team are amazing! My daughter was a bit shy at first when starting but I have seen her come on so much and grow and learn and that's all thanks to her key worker and the team! I feel so comfortable sending my daughter and I can say she thoroughly enjoys it and I love hearing all the activities
she has been up to when she is collected! Also when I hear what she has had to eat throughout the day it makes me very jealous as it sounds so amazing and nutritional. Nothing is ever too much and they do really care about the children!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team works so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email. (Parent Liaison Advisor)


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been amazing for our 2 daughters. Both our toddler and our baby love attending and always look forward to their days at nursery! We have been very fortunate to have amazing key workers throughout the girl's time at the nursery. The lady in the baby room really helped us through a tricky
transition time with our eldest when our younger daughter was born and was a great, calming person for her. The teacher in the toddler room has also been amazing at bringing out her confidence as has another teacher in particular.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's wonderful to hear that your children have transitioned to nursery with the help of our team. We put a huge emphasis on that settling-in period, as it can be stressful for children (and parents!) to start at a new nursery, so it's really great to see that it is working. Reward and recognition are a big deal for The Nursery Family, so if there are any particular staff members that have gone above and beyond, please let me know on it would be fantastic to give them the recognition they deserve! (Parent Liaison Advisor)


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

My children spent a total of 4 years at this nursery and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention they received. The staff are incredibly kind, warm, supportive and professional, and the activities helped our kids grow and thrive. Communication with parents was very clear and we felt supported
throughout their time there. We always felt confident in the care provided and would highly recommend this nursery to any family!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email on hannah.harber@isteplearning.co.uk.


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

From the moment we came for a show around the team accepted us and our daughter as family, making us feel very welcome. Our daughter's development is excelling under the team, and it's very clear that we have chosen the correct nursery for our daughter. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave this wonderful review. We make sure to only employ the most passionate and dedicated practitioners in our nurseries, and it is great to see that this is reflected in your daughter's development. Reward and recognition are something we truly value at The Nursery Family, so if there are any team members in particular that you would like to mention, please email me at hannah.harber@isteplearning.co.uk so that we can celebrate their hard work!


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

My daughter started in the term after she turned 3 and was there for a full year before starting school. We only went to view one nursery and knew it felt right. We liked the quirky building with all the creative spaces and outdoor places are great and always being tweaked and improved. My daughter
spent most of her time out at the mud kitchen in all weathers! The food always sounded very appetising and they made roast dinner samples at their Christmas open day, delish! She had 2 keyworkers during her time and they were always knowledgeable about her progress and suggesting ways for us to help her if she needed. We want to register our second child here so that she can enjoy the same care, learning and fun!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We really love our garden, outdoor play is so important, and we firmly believe that children thrive whilst in nature! I love the food too, whenever I visit the nurseries I always make sure to arrive at lunchtime so I can have a little plate! We put a lot of work into our menu, working with a nutritionist to make sure that every meal is both delicious and nutritious! If there are any team members in particular that you would like to mention, please do email me on hannah.harber@isteplearning.co.uk.


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Review from Chloe A (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we first took our baby girl for her settling-in sessions in June 2023, she was still so little she couldn't sit up on her own. From those early days through to now - it's just incredible how much love and support has been poured into my little lady during the hours spent at nursery in the baby
snug. She's a people-oriented, cuddly and funny little girl so it makes all the difference that the staff invest time in those personal connections to help her grow and support her learning. Three staff members in particular are the best, they really care and are always excited to tell me the fun and hilarious things they've all been doing during the day. Nursery has been one of the most enriching things in my child's life - she does things, says things and plays in ways I know she wouldn't yet understand without it - from yoga, baking, and nursery rhymes to painting, spending time outside and having a good old boogie to music; she loves it and so do I.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Wow, what an absolutely amazing review! Thank you for taking the time out of the day to leave these wonderful comments; the nursery team will be overjoyed to see them. The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. Have a lovely afternoon!


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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the baby snug in June 2023. The nursery offered as many settle-in sessions as needed before her official start date which was a huge relief as my daughter was having a hard time leaving my side at the time. She very quickly absolutely loved going to nursery and is excited about
it every day. She's built a great relationship with all of the staff, especially her keyworker. They are all so lovely and provide great handovers at the end of the day. You can tell they really care about the children. She's really come out of her shell since starting and is developing so wonderfully! It's a huge relief to know she's safe and is having a great time at nursery. I love that they often go out to the library or park so they get out into the world. They also spend as much time as possible outside which my daughter loves. Overall very happy with the nursery so far!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Wow, what a wonderful review - thank you for your lovely comments! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has transitioned to nursery with the help of our team. We put a huge emphasis on that settling-in period, as it can be stressful for children (and parents!) to start at a new nursery, so it's really great to see that it is working. Reward and recognition are a big deal for the nursery family, so if there are any particular staff members that have gone above and beyond, please let me know on hannah@isteplearning.co.uk - it would be fantastic to give them the recognition they deserve!


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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old and I can honestly say she has loved every single second of it. She will happily go in each morning and I can always tell she’s had a fabulous day when I pick her up in the afternoon. The staff are incredible with her, she’s come
on so well developmentally and I love that she loves going there. I was initially so worried about her being away from me but the staff put my mind at ease and I always get lovely updates to see what she’s up to. Wouldn’t want to send her anywhere else.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please get in touch.


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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have one child in the baby snug. Settled very quickly and has an amazing bond with his key person and the other practitioners. They all know him incredibly well, are able to meet all his wants and needs and his development has come on leaps and bounds since. They provide engaging and stimulating activities
and link them to the children's current interests. My son particularly loved character week. He enjoys the garden, going for walks, the library the song and dance group that came to the setting.
My older child is in the preschool room. Has an amazing relationship with his key person and the other practitioners. Also settled very quickly and I put this down to the staff getting to know him and building strong bonds.He has developed many skills and this is due to the activities and engagement that the nursery provide. He enjoys participating in the groups that the nursery provide, cooking club, gardening club, nature club as well as going into the community and the library.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email. Have a great day!


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Review from Dale B (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Son is happy at the nursery, this is down to the staff there and the level of care that they provide, they are always welcoming upon arrival and take care of him if he happens to be emotional when arriving. The staff are well presented and polite when interacting and the information given at handover
is detailed enough that we have a good idea of how his day has been.
The updates we receive throughout the day are a great insight into what he's been up to, we can see the photos of him interacting well with others as well as independently, and it is great to see that he is encouraged to take part in play and activities which greatly supports his development and growth.
In summary, we are very happy with the nursery and the care provided for our son, thank you to all the team for your hard work and caring, it really makes a difference.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi - Wow, what an absolutely amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to leave these kind words; the nursery team will be overjoyed to see them. Communication and maintaining the nursery and parent relationship are so important to us, so it is great to hear that the use of our app is so effective. If there are any team members that you would like to mention specifically, please do get in touch with me. Reward and recognition are so important to us, and I would love to celebrate any team members who go above and beyond!


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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Purbrook Day Nursery is simply fantastic! I had to put my very young daughter into nursery earlier than I would have liked due to financial situations. She started in December 2023, at 7 months old. I was absolutely terrified of leaving her, but I didn’t need to worry. The wonderful girls in the baby
snug put my mind at ease instantly, we had several settle sessions leading up to her start date to make sure she was happy and settled. My daughter is always so happy coming home. I get constant updates on how she is doing and always a great handover. I’ve never felt more at ease with people looking after my child. She has a great routine there, and the level of care and attention she receives is wonderful. A special thank you to her key worker, she looks after my daughter like she’s her own!

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter transitioned to nursery at a young age with the help of our team. We put a huge emphasis on that settling-in period, as it can be stressful for children (and parents!) to start at a new nursery, so it's really great to see that it is working. Communication and maintaining the nursery and parent relationship are so important to us, so it is great to hear that the use of our app is so effective. If there are any team members that you would like to mention specifically, please do get in touch with me. Reward and recognition are so important to us, and I would love to celebrate any team members who go above and beyond!


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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful nursery. The level of care is second to none, the activities are well thought out, interesting, and most importantly, fun! The outside space is brilliant, with climbing frames, mud kitchens and sand and water. The team are so caring, and the manager is amazing - so knowledgeable and
has been there a long time. I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi there - thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We, too, love our outdoor learning environment and firmly believe that children thrive and flourish in nature! The team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email.


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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the baby snug since May 2023, and absolutely loves it! His key worker is amazing. She shows so much kindness and patience, it’s so lovely to see. My son runs in at drop-off and comes home just as happy. His development over the past 12 months is incredible and I have no doubt
that this is due to the positive effect of everyone in the baby snug. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery and even more lucky to have my son's key worker as his key worker.

Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review - the team work so hard to make sure that every family feels safe and confident entrusting their children into their care, so it really is wonderful to read your comments. The team read every one of these reviews, and this will really make their day! We like to make sure that our amazing practitioners are recognised for their hard work, so if there are any names you would like to mention specifically, please drop me an email at hannah@isteplearning.co.uk. Have a great day!


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Review from Saba R (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

A horrendous nursery. My son was attending this nursery until he suffered a serious injury under their care. There was no finger guard attached to the main door of the baby room and my son's thumb got caught on the hinges of the door as the door was closing during pick-up time. When I arrived to pick
him up, he was screaming in pain. I took him to the hospital to assess the injury. After a few hours at the hospital and an x-ray; the doctors confirmed it was broken and needed to be seen by a plastic specialist. After assessment from the specialist, surgery was required. Whilst at the hospital, the manager of the nursery left a voicemail to say it was an accident and no action was needed, until I called her to confirm it was broken her tone changed to hesitation and was very eager to meet me. During my meeting, she admitted there was no finger guard in place, there were 4 carers present and 6 children, legally a carer can look after up to 4 children each. I decided to take my son out of this nursery immediately.

Reply from Amy Dolan, Marketing Manager at Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi Saba, we are aware of the accident and offer our deepest apologies. Following the accident, the Nursery Manager immediately followed the correct procedures and carried out a full investigation resulting in an action plan to rectify the doors at the Baby Unit. This work has now been carried out and will prevent this from happening again. Once again, we are incredibly regretful that your son has sustained the above injury, and we can assure you that lessons have been learnt from this incident.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.848)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10 for Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.848 for Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (364 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 396 Ratings = 4.848

  • 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 Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 32 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 32 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school 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 Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Waterlooville?

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

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