Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Stubbington Lodge, 45 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 0HP
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9.8 73 Reviews
  • Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge, Portsmouth
Built in the early 1900s and previously a family home, Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has been refurbished to create a modern, natural, light and spacious nursery.

Inside, each room has been carefully planned to provide an engaging environment for children to flourish. Learning starts with the development of sensory skills, progressing through a variety of age-appropriate activities to extend all areas of learning. The older children are encouraged to develop their personalities and improve their independence skills; through self-serving at mealtimes and choosing their own learning.

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 children enjoy the outdoor space all year round. This space includes a sand pit, mud kitchen, water tray and climbing wall.                

Stubbington Lodge is situated near shops, libraries and parks, providing the children the opportunity to visit and learn about the local community.

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Care Provided by Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ashleigh Spencer (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 46
  • 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 Stubbington Lodge

  • Full Day Session £73.90

  • 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

  • There is off street parking available.


Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge Reviews (73)

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Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has 73 reviews.

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

We cannot recommend this nursery anymore
My daughter absolutely loves it and actually looks forward to coming. I feel the nursery workers genuinely care for the children and it has such a warm atmosphere. We receive so many updates via the app and they even have their own chef, who prepares nutritious
home cooked meals for the children.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so happy to hear how much your daughter loves nursery. It's great to know the updates and home-cooked meals add to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation!


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

Great nursery, all the staff are really lovely and kind my son has been there a few years now and his brother before that. I love how I get updates during the day and pictures. My son has thrived in their setting and is happy being there what more could I ask for.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

It's great to hear how well your son is thriving at nursery and your feedback about our daily updates. We appreciate your kind words - thank you!


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Review from Ellie O (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff who genuinely seem to love their jobs and care about the children. Excellent communication and a variety of activities and learning opportunities.
Great hours available for working parents.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you for your great feedback! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with our staff, communication, and the range of activities we offer. It's wonderful to know that the hours work well for you as a working parent.


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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so glad I sent my child here. The staff are so friendly and have been very welcoming.
Receiving updates and pictures throughout the day on what activities they have been doing and food updates to know what has been eaten is great.
Would highly recommend Good Manors Day Nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Regular updates are so important to reassure parents and keep them informed about routines, activities and learning experiences. Thank you for recommending our setting.


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

I could not fault one thing about this nursery. From my child's first day, we have always felt that 'family' like atmosphere.
The classes are small groups which we really like as we can see how much time and effort is being put into our children.
We are provided with regular updates throughout the
day including food and how much they have eaten, which is really handy!
The staff couldn't do enough for the children and the parents.
Would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

We aim to provide a nurturing environment for children to flourish, support them in becoming ready for school, and keep parents informed and reassured about how their child is doing. Thank you for recommending our nursery.


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Review from Jonathon B (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child at Good Manors and I am so pleased we chose them. Our first child graduated from this nursery and is doing great at school. The nursery is such a friendly, caring and safe environment. All the staff are excellent and are always so willing to discuss any questions we have, the communication
is fantastic.
Daily activities are varied and include arts/crafts, garden time, free play, sensory, singing/dancing and story time! Detailed daily diaries are available at the end of each day via a mobile app (including photos) - we find this hugely beneficial and it's great to see how much fun our son has had, what he has eaten and track his development/milestones.
Would really recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you for recommending us. We strive to ensure that children feel safe and happy in our care and leave nursery ready for school and with a love of learning. Communication is key to this so that parents can track their child's progress and feel at ease knowing they are happy and cared for.


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a great nursery. I've seen some great changes and positive development since having my child attend the nursery. The staff are very friendly and polite. I would recommend Good Manors Day Nursery to anyone looking for a place for their children.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you very much for your kind words, we appreciate it.


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

Having a child with extra care needs made it challenging trying to find the right setting and we were let down by other nurseries, but Good Mannors welcomed us with open arms and put all my concerns at ease. Staff go above and beyond to make sure my child and all other children are happy and safe! I’m
extremely grateful for all they do, and we’re incredibly lucky to have found them.

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

Excellent staff cannot fault them at all.
My son enjoys the nursery and has made lots of friends.
Just a shame that the prices are ridiculous especially when you have funding and your bill is still over 100 pounds just for food!

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing and care for all the children so much. A good variety of meals throughout the day and fun activities. I know my children are having fun, are safe and enjoy going every day. Prices are very expensive, especially day prices for food I believe!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you for your feedback, this is really good to know. We'll be sure to pass your comments onto the team.


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Review from Charlotte F (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but kind words and great feedback to give to all the staff at Good Manors Day Nursery. My child has been welcomed in with welcome, loving and warm arms. We as parents have a great relationship with all staff members and we feel that our child is in a safe and trusting environment.
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can see a difference with our child's social skills and overall happiness when she returns home after a long day of fun and learning with the team. I would highly recommend Good Manors to any parent looking to place their child in a nursery environment.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

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


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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has been a great nursery for our children to attend, our eldest has been with them since he was a baby. The staff are always friendly, helpful and informed. Whenever there are queries, staff are quick to address these and respond. We have never had any issues
with our children attending and I would recommend this nursery to everyone. Staff are attentive to individual children's needs and have great relationships with both our children. We are very lucky to have such a great nursery community!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

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


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Review from Sam T (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly staff. Great support for the children. Different variety of foods. Time spent outside each day. Fantastic updates on the app with daily activities, meals, nappy changes and milestones.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

We are delighted to read this review, thank you for taking the time to write it!


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Review from Debra W (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Good Manors Day Nursery for 2 years and I can honestly say it was the best decision I made for her. The staff are so welcoming and ensure that the children are well cared for, entertained, looked after, taught and loved. It is such a safe place and as a nervous mum who
doesn’t like leaving her child anywhere the nursery made me feel so at ease from our first visit. The sessions are great times at really competitive prices. The food is wonderful, my little girl eats better than I do but I know that she is well provided for there. I would honestly recommend the nursery to anyone, I cannot fault them in one area.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

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


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Review from Harley H (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good Manors Day Nursery is a great nursery where my boy just develops every visit. His speech is coming on so well and many other skills that he learns at Good Manors. I love all the girls there and how honest they are with letting me know how his day has been and always such a warm welcome, always
smiling and my little boy loves to go to nursery and would recommend good manors to everyone, I know my little boy is in safe hands and ready to be creative and learn

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Mariya S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is great! Everyone is brilliant, so kind and caring. Both of my children have always been very happy there. Lovely activities for the children, good quality food. I am very grateful. Thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Hi and thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Good Manors for around 14 months, since just before he turned one and I cannot recommend them enough. He only goes two days a week but he absolutely loves it and adores all the staff. As an overly anxious first-time mum, they have always reassured me and never made me feel silly
for having questions. They get to know all the children so well and are all so friendly and enthusiastic. We are often welcomed at the door by the staff, who knows all the children by name and makes drop-off time that little bit easier. The staff member who runs the baby room communicates so well with all the children, even those that are nonverbal, she just has a great skill to understand them and quite often she would understand what my son was trying to say better than I could. He's now moved up to the toddler room and the staff have settled him in so well and I just feel they go above and beyond to make sure he's happy and developing well. Can't thank them all enough.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your child has settled into nursery and we will ensure to pass on your feedback to the team.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started the nursery at the beginning of October. I can honestly say I cannot fault the nursery at all so far. They made me feel so at ease as I was so nervous when he first started when doing settling-in sessions and made myself and my son feel extremely welcome. Love the app they use
to keep you up to date with your child's day and the pictures too. The staff always appear happy and smiley face. The nursery is very clean and the food looks delicious. My son loves it there. Thank you Good Manors, you're doing an amazing job!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is such a friendly, caring and safe environment. All the staff we have interacted with have been excellent and I am confident our son is being well looked after and very much enjoying his time in the nursery.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it.


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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We think Stubbington Lodge nursery is wonderful! Our little girl (21 months) absolutely loves going in and has built really positive relationships with the staff and other children. We love receiving the updates so we can see what she has bee up to. We couldn't have picked a better nursery if we tried!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.833 for Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 Stubbington Lodge is based on 15 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 15 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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Ashleigh

Ashleigh Spencer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

Hi! Claire and I are the Nursery Managers here at Good Manors Day Nursery Queenswood Lodge. I am also qualified for Level 3.


I have been working in nurseries ever since I left college and still absolutely love my job and being in a nursery environment. No two days are ever the same, where else can you go to work and be greeted with lots of lovely cuddles? Here at Stubbington Lodge, we are enthusiastic about providing exciting activities that engage the children’s interests and spark their curiosity, and pride ourselves on having great relationships with the families


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

What is the Age Range of Children that Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge accepts?

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge Open?

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge 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 Stubbington Lodge have capacity for?

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge to the centre of Portsmouth?

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

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