Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Alver Valley Family Centre, 19 Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport PO13 8AA
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Care Provided by Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Blakeman (Senior Early Years Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1107592
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 5 staff training days per year

Funding & Fees Guide for Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

  • Offers sessional care/hourly care/Pre-school/Out of school care
    Please contact the nursery for a fee structure
  • Parking

  • You are free to park in the community car park, however, bare in mind there will be busy times when the school children start and finish.


    They are also situated at the far end of the Tesco car park - easy to walk to from here - but please consider that Tesco have a two hour parking policy and if you overstay your visit you may face a fine.


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Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool Reviews (12)

Over all time Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool has 12 reviews.

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Review from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my little ones have been to this nursery. I actually moved one to a school nursery and pulled her out and back to Dinky Ducks.
Staff are always friendly and welcoming, honest and trustworthy. I genuinely absolutely love this nursery and would highly recommend it for your precious little ones.

Reply from Lauren Kingswell, Early Years Manager at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fabulous review. We are glad to have had your little ones with us.


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Review from Caroline P (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After returning to work we needed to find a nursery for my daughter to go to once a week for the day. They invited us for a tour which was fantastic and answered all the questions we had. From her first day, she has loved playing and exploring.

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Review from Tina A (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been at Dinky Ducks for over a year and I highly recommend this childcare provider.
When he began at nursery he was incredibly shy and lacked social and communication skills. He depended entirely on an adult to engage in the basic of activities and tasks. With the hard work and dedication
of the staff, he is now able to converse with both adults and children and join in with some activities and games. Staff are accommodating if we need to change anything due to his own routines and communication is excellent. He gets up every morning excited to be going to nursery. I would highly recommend.

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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have been going to Dinky Ducks since late 2015 and I cannot fault their care and attention. The baby room in particular is such a great facility. The children are well cared for, have so many things they can explore independently and the staff take real pride in their attention to each
child. The toddler room can seem a little overwhelming but it is extremely well organised and both of my children came on leaps and bounds when they moved up. My son, who still attends, runs in happily every day and comes home messy and tired, which to me signifies a great day! The available hours are really helpful for anyone who has to start work early or finish later than usual, and the fees are very reasonable indeed. We have been extremely happy with our choice of childcare and will be very sad when my son leaves in summer 2022!

Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Head of Oaktree Family Group at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your review, we too will be sad when your son leaves.


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Review from Neeks (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My boy has been very emotional but the staff have been so good at settling him in and he has got better. Thank you so much to all of you, I am very grateful for what you are doing for him. Very easy to pick up and drop off too which is good.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy absolutely loves coming to Dinky Ducks! He always looks like he's having such a good time when I look on tapestry! The staff are absolutely amazing as they always meet my little boys needs.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves it at Dinky Ducks, she is always very excited to go in the morning and has formed a good relationship with her key workers, she is very fond of them. I have seen much progress with my daughter's development, especially her language, since being at nursery. My daughter has a milk
allergy, the staff have been very supportive of this and have catered to her dietary needs. I would highly recommend Dinky Ducks Day Care.

Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Head of Oaktree Family Group at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that your daughter enjoys her time at Dinky Ducks and that you feel supported as a parent.


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Review from Nicole C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has come on so much since attending Dinky Ducks, he is always doing different activities and actively enjoys going to the point he runs in without saying bye. The communication between staff is great and even through Covid they have given a safe and confident environment for the children.

Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Head of Oaktree Family Group at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that your son is excited to come to nursery and enjoys his time with us, we are also really pleased that you feel supported as a parent, especially with the measures we have put in place to keep everyone safe through the pandemic.


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Review from Damien P (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been in Dinky Ducks since he was nine months old, full time. Now three and a half years old he has developed into an extremely confident little boy. The continuity from the team there has been great, his key worker greats him every day (whom he loves). He always comes out very proudly with
something he has made that day, constantly telling me about all the exciting things he has done. Constantly singing new songs and counting. It seems to us that he has learnt something new every day. Lovely indoor and outdoor facilities. Food facilities are great, nice tasting for the children but nutritionally balanced. The setting itself is always spotless. Our child has been a key worker child and the support the nursery have given us has been nothing short of amazing. It’s so well run that I know my child's safety and happiness is priority.

Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Head of Oaktree Family Group at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that your son enjoys his time at Dinky Ducks and that you feel supported as parents, especially during the pandemic.


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Review from Ashleigh S (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves this nursery and the team are fab especially in the duckling's room.
His speech has come on a lot since he has started here.
The facilities are great for all of the children and I can imagine that they are never bored.
And most importantly us as a family know he is safe.

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Review from David V (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved her time at Dinky Ducks. They have a really good outdoor environment, it is great how the children have the freedom to choose to play indoors or outdoors. My daughter was welcomed by her key person every day and they had a great relationship which allowed her to feel settled. Her key
person also worked in partnership with us as parents and regularly shared photos and details of activities through the tapestry, it was great to see what she was getting up to whilst at nursery.

Reply from Nicci Atkinson at Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review we are pleased you daughter enjoys her time at Dinky Ducks Day Care and that you enjoy using Tapestry.


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Review from Tricia L (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dinky ducks has been great with helping my son develop social skills where he can interact and learn how to play well with others. He gets to engage in activities where he can think independently and as a team member. I trust that he is safe and well taken care of at the nursery and that's piece of
mind that is greatly appreciated.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Settings Award 0-5

Recipient: Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Date: Wednesday 11 Dec 2019 More details

Food Hygiene Rating 5*

Recipient: Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

Date: Tuesday 25 Sep 2018 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool Open?

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Dinky Ducks Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Gosport?

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

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