Green Roots Nursery & Preschool

231-233 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth PO10 8JD
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9.9 125 Reviews
  • Green Roots Nursery & Preschool, Emsworth
Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is run by a qualified team and offers exciting, real-world experiences for children.

The nursery is a superb centre with age-specific playrooms, a large garden, parents area, a milk preparation kitchen, a biometric entry system, parental online diaries and much more.

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Care Provided by Green Roots Nursery & Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Gemma Lawson
  • Person in charge
  • Lauren Woznicki (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & working days between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool

  • Fees (as of 1st September 2024)   


    Nursery   (Under 3 years)
    Morning 08:00-13:00 = £43.00
    Afternoon 13:00-18:00 = £41.00
    School Day 08:00-16:00 = £68.00
    Full Day 08:00-18:00 = £80.00   
    School Day Full Week = £303.38   
    Full Time = £356.92


    Pre-School (3 years and over)
    Morning 08:00-13:00 = £41.00
    Afternoon 13.00-18.00 = £40
    School Day 08.00-16.00 = £64.00
    Full Day 08:00-18:00 = £76.00
    School Day Full Week = £285.54   
    Full Time = £339.08

Green Roots Nursery & Preschool Reviews (125)

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Green Roots Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Green Roots Nursery & Preschool has 125 reviews.

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Review from Verity (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Green Roots has been an amazing nursery for our son. His confidence has grown and he has made great bonds with the staff, especially his key worker. He is learning so much in preschool and surprises me all the time with things he knows. He genuinely loves going and is sometimes sad to go home with Mummy!
The food menu is superb and I am pleased with the variety and my little one eats everything when there! Overall a great nursery and I would thoroughly recommend it!

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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chose this nursery for my daughter to start at 9 months old. She settled in very quickly and it was clear she was having a lot of fun. I was worried about whether she would sleep there but she quickly got into a good nap routine. The staff really care about the children and the nursery is run extremely
well. The food menu is truly amazing. Sadly she cannot attend at the moment due to COVID 19 but I am sure she will be very happy to get back into the lovely gardens when she can.

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Review from Scott W (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Green Roots is amazing in every way possible. It is a warm and welcoming setting that brings out the best in every child that has passed through its door. The staff are all out of this world, every day they go the extra mile, from accommodating last minute nursery sessions to being a source of advice.
I have mentioned the chefs, they produce the most amazing food and provide a hugely diverse, interesting and nutritional menu.
Safeguarding is at the heart of every facet of Green Roots, which gives me complete peace of mind.


There are so many more things that the team at Green Roots do that make them only the nursery I would recommend.


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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (28 months) has been attending Green Roots since 9 months old and absolutely loves this nursery! As a teacher-parent one of my main priorities when choosing a nursery for my daughter was to find a setting with well-qualified staff. Green Roots has a number of practitioners educated to degree
level and this is reflected in the enriching Early Years curriculum they provide which enables the children to meet their milestones. My daughter loves the large garden and the free flow set up allows children to choose between a range of inside or outside activities. A further selling point of this nursery has to be the menu of home-cooked dishes and snacks which encourage the children to try a variety of foods from all corners of the world! When dropping off in the morning my working mum guilt is eased knowing my daughter is in a nurturing environment which has become like a second home to her. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery!

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in the baby room when he was 11 months and is now in the bigger room and loves the days he goes to nursery. The outdoor space is great and they spend as much time outdoors as they can, alongside a really varied programme of yoga, sports and music workshops. Food is excellent and during
their parent open days I tasted several dishes and they were delicious, with lots of healthy and different options. The staff there are an absolute credit to the nursery and we have had 2 brilliant key workers in both rooms. Communication is fantastic and they are always on hand to chat through any concerns with me, particularly when dropping naps and potty training. The BabysDays diary system works really well so you can see photos during the day and then have a diary summary. I really couldn’t recommend Green Roots more highly and there is nowhere else I would want my children to be at nursery.

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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great communication, the daily online diaries are a great tool especially as hand overs can be so busy. My daughter has thrived at Green Roots, the nursery team are very forward thinking, always looking for new learning tools/ideas. As a team, they are always very helpful. The nutrition is great and
the menu choices are always well thought out and healthy. I thoroughly recommend Green Roots.

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Review from Graham S (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here, cannot fault Green Roots. All the staff are very professional, always helpful and the children adore them. There are cheaper nurseries but Green Roots is great value and you only have to provide spare clothes, everything else is provided. The food they provide is excellent
and they cater for intolerances etc.

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Review from Sonata (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely nursery, secure and very clean.
Our boy loves going to, every morning he has nursery, he wakes up easy, gets ready very quickly and is very exciting to go.

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Review from Amie (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been attending Green Roots for the last 3 years and have always been absolutely delighted with our experience. The staff are all such incredible carers and educators. Our son has been so happy and we know that he will be well prepared to start school.

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Review from Kim R (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery. Our two children have been there part time and full time since they were both 6 months and we could not recommend it highly enough. To the extent over 4 families and neighbours have since joined on our feedback and open praise of the nursery. The facilities are outstanding, the food
is something I would happily sit down and order in a restaurant, but most importantly the staff are phenomenal.

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Review from Philippa H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Green Roots is a fantastic nursery. My son has been attending since February and is loving it - having never been to a nursery before. All the team - from the office to the key workers - are incredibly friendly, professional and supportive. The facilities are great - big open, light rooms with plenty
of outdoor space that the children can access at any time. The range of activities for the children is excellent and the food menu is incredible.

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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Green Roots is an amazing nursery which provide great development and learning for all the kids. My daughter has attended this nursery since April 2018 and is leaving in September 2019 to start her school adventure. During the last 18 months my daughter has developed so many new skills and has experienced
small visits out exploring. There has never been a day she hasn't come home smiling. I cannot fault the staff one bit. They're all hard working, professional and approachable.
Definitely 10/10 from me.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 children at Green Roots and I am so happy with the care they receive. They have come on leaps and bounds. The staff are all lovely, and my children have a really special bond with many of them. I'm more than happy to leave them in such a happy environment.

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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and compassionate team, always put the children first, great ratios between staff and children. Staff always smiling and willing to help.
The manager is very accommodating and reassuring nothing it to much trouble, both my children have attended green roots and have recommended to many friends
who children now also go there.

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Green Roots since September and has not only come on leap and bounds but also has formed some amazing bonds with the staff. As a parent it's also nice to feel like you can approach the staff without hesitation. I have to say the food provided is also amazing!!

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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a first-time parent is hard enough but that doesn't stop life's other stressful events from happening too i.e sick pets, moving house, new job etc. I have turned up at the nursery in various states and the staff have always been happy to see us, happy to talk, genuinely interested and caring about
whats going on. With all of life's craziness, Green Roots is my stable and have not let me down at all.

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Review from Christine D (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Green Roots since the age of eight months. I feel that the nursery is extremely friendly and professional and that the care of the children is outstanding. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Alex K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Green Roots is a very professional day nursery, my son loves his time here. He is always keen to attend, the staff are very attentive and fill their days with interesting, stimulating and fun activities. I love the fact they spend so much time outside playing, whatever the weather.

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Review from Ian L (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the level of care shown to our daughter, she has been going there since she was 9 months old (now 3). She always enjoys going to nursery and staff always make her feel welcome and she has gained lots of friends. The staff are happy to make time to speak with us (if
required) to discuss our daughters development and also have guided us as parents if we have asked for additional support- such as potty training. The out door play area is excellent.

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Review from Jenny U (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has attended Green Roots since 13 months old and is now 3.5 years old. She has always enjoyed attending and as a working mum, there is nothing more reassuring than waving off a happy child in the mornings. She has always had outstanding care from all those that work with her.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.947)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10 for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 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 4.947 for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.947

  • 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 Green Roots Nursery & Preschool 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, 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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Gemma

Gemma Lawson

Job Title: Owner

Joined: 2004

I was delighted to open Green Roots Nursery in September 2013. I’ve always been passionate about childcare and I wanted to set up a nursery that was exceptional in terms of the nurturing care and attention that it gave to the children and also the service that it provided for parents. As an accredited Child-minder for many years, I learnt the importance of understanding each child’s individual needs and the benefits of providing each child with the opportunity to have real life experiences and be active indoors and out.


As a parent of young children myself I recognise the challenges of trying to balance all aspects of family life and we’re determined to help all of parents with this by making things as easy and convenient as possible.


Gemma


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