Little Nest Childcare

Friendships and familiar routines were Little Nest Childcare's clearest strengths in June 2026. Based at Burridge Village Hall on Botley Road, Burridge, it emphasised helping children join in, share and become more independent at that inspection.

At the June 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines to be Strong standard, the other five areas to be Expected standard, and safeguarding standards to be met. Those five areas were achievement, children's welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance. Children attending then were aged 0 to 4.

In June 2026, learning brought practical exploration into everyday play. Older children watched caterpillars change into butterflies and represented what they had seen through drawings and creative activities. Investigating melting ice introduced problem-solving; filling containers with sand gave children experience of capacity and volume.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the June 2026 examples included language introduced through play, physical activity and opportunities to practise independence. Babies explored sensory materials and practised feeding themselves, while dough activities helped older children exercise the small muscles used for later tasks.

Social learning was equally practical in June 2026. Staff helped children find playmates with shared interests and encouraged them to include others. Knowing the daily routines helped children join group activities with confidence.

At the June 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that children typically progressed from their starting points and that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities made appropriate progress, supported by adapted activities, visual communication aids and individual education plans reviewed regularly.

In June 2026, quieter spaces and sensory tubes helped children who needed support with their emotions or participation. Babies could seek reassurance from familiar adults, and sleep was continuously supervised. Stories about feelings gave children another way to explore emotions.

Family involvement in June 2026 included stay-and-play sessions, family events and updates about children's development. Parents also contributed by talking about their occupations. Support extended beyond the setting through speech and language referrals and contributions to education, health and care plan processes.

Cooked meals and healthy snacks featured in June 2026, alongside toothbrushing activities. These linked eating and hygiene with daily routines.

The address is Burridge Village Hall, Botley Road, Burridge, Southampton, SO31 1BS. In June 2026, opening hours were 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

School preparation in June 2026 included meeting teachers and visiting the children's future school environment. This gave children opportunities to become familiar with the people and surroundings involved in their next stage.

• Learning to manage risk. In June 2026, younger children's safety learning was less consistently developed, including during utensil use at meals. Strengthening staff training was the improvement priority, so this deserves attention when weighing the provision.
• Support during busy activities. In June 2026, children who found larger-group experiences difficult could work with dough in quieter spaces. During a visit, ask how this arrangement would fit your child's needs and daily routine.

Little Nest Childcare suits families who value social confidence, practical learning and opportunities to take part alongside other children. Its June 2026 strengths were clearest in relationships and routines. The balance matters: thoughtful adaptations supported participation, while teaching younger children to recognise and manage everyday risks required further work.