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Pinecones Day Nursery

Totton College, Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 3ZX
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Pinecones Day Nursery on Water Lane is the new kid on the block for Pear Tree Childcare, which was taken over in October 2017. They are situated in a modern, purpose-built building on the front of Totton College on Water Lane, Totton.

Currently, Pinecones Day Nursery can look after children from three months until they leave for school after their fourth birthday. There are four main playrooms at Pinecones Day Nursery;...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Gemma Bratherton(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Plenty of parking at the college or the health centre.

Pinecones Day Nursery Reviews (7)

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Pinecones Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.108) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pinecones Day Nursery has 7 reviews.

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Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We highly recommend Pinecones to any parent seeking exceptional childcare. From our son's first days in the baby room, the team welcomed him with genuine warmth and treated him with the same care and attentiveness we would provide at home.
The dedication of the staff is outstanding. He has been consistently nurtured through a wealth of thoughtful activities that have led to remarkable progress in his speech, social skills, and independence. As our son thrives outdoors, we are also incredibly grateful for their commitment to outdoor play in almost all weather conditions.
The leadership and communication are exemplary. Gemma is a highly visible, hands-on manager who knows every child individually and ensures parental input is valued. Additionally, the nursery offers a fantastic, diverse menu that has encouraged our son to try a wide variety of foods.

Pinecones has helped our son grow into a confident, expressive, and sociable young boy.

↩Reply from Vanessa Green, Customer Care at Pinecones Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with Pinecones.

It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of your son's journey from his very first days in the baby room. Seeing him grow into the confident, expressive, and sociable little boy he is...  

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Review from T N (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Our children have been attending Pinecones for over 2 years and both of them have thrived! The setting is so perfect and feels the perfect balance of home and school with fun and learning everywhere. The staff are excellent and constantly go above and beyond to help not only the children grow and develop but also us as parents. We would (and have) recommend Pincecones to any parents we meet!

↩Reply from Angie Russell, Customer Care Partner at Pinecones Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your children over the past two years. It means so much to hear that they have both thrived with us.

We're delighted that you feel Pinecones offers the right balance of home, learning, and funcreating that nurturing environment...  

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Review from Jo D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been in this nursery since 11 months old. He started in the baby room and is now in the early years room.
His care from the nursery has been absolutely phenomenal and all the staff are genuinely so happy to be doing their job and go above and beyond constantly.
My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at nursery and has learnt so much. It is amazing watching him grow in different play styles and vocabulary.
They provide such a vast array of different meals which means my son is always getting a great variety of foods when he is there.

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.

↩Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Pinecones Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear how much your son has enjoyed his journey with us and how well he has progressed since joining Pinecones. It's wonderful to know you've noticed the dedication of our team, the learning opportunities we provide, and our varied menu.

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Review from Elinor H (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son joined pinecones at 11 months old back in Sept 22. Being first time parents we were unsure what it would feel like sending our son to an 'unfamiliar' place, however the team at pinecones made us feel as if they had known and they cared for our son as a member of our family would. Jayne and the team in the baby room nurtured our son on the days we were in and let him explore (and get messy!) which he absolutely loves!
Not only has the care been excellent, and the communication from Gemma and the team, his social and language skills developed so quickly with the help of the team and the other children. We get the impression he is able to express himself and be 'questioned' therefore using his speech.

Our son loves the outdoors, so knowing he is able to be outside in almost all weather is also a wonderful perk of pinecones. We know he is kept warm and dry as he has so many changes of clothes! Pinecones has helped our son grow into a social, confident and charismatic little boy.

↩Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Pinecones Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We know how big a step it is leaving your little one for the first time, so we're delighted we could help your family feel welcomed and reassured from the very beginning.

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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Pinecones is an incredible nursery and I have complete peace of mind when my son and daughter are there. I know they are is happy and safe. The staff go out of their way to provide personalised care for the children and clearly know them well. Communication to parents is second to none and parent voice is at the forefront. The huge range of activities the children take part in are clearly thought out, aiding the children's development and key skills such as independence, fine and gross motor skills and communication . Gemma's leadership is inspirational. She clearly knows EVERY child, supports her staff and is always happy to spend time answering any questions we may have.

↩Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Pinecones Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We're delighted to hear that you have such peace of mind when your children are with us. It means so much to know you've noticed the personalised care, communication, and dedication of our team. Your comments about Gemma's leadership will be greatly appreciated.

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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We took our 15-month-old (September 2022) to Pinecones and he has flourished from his 1st session in the baby room to his integration into the early years room. We absolutely love the free-to-explore idea which allows the children to decide how to play inside or outside.
The staff are amazing and so nurturing and dedicated to developing happy learning. The interaction with parents is great with important feedback.

He enjoys the new foods he gets to eat.

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Review from Keelie P (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Pinecones is an incredible nursery, the staff are all absolutely amazing, my son is extremely happy at Pinecones as was my oldest for the 3 years he was there before going off to school. I couldn’t recommend Pinecones enough.
All staff make sure you are up to date with everything, the communication is fantastic, so much effort and loyalty is put in from each and every staff member, they go above and beyond.

The nursery is beautifully laid out, with new fun things to do on a daily basis for children. They learn so much. Myself and my children couldn’t be happier.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecones Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Pinecones Day Nursery accepts?

Pinecones Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pinecones Day Nursery Open?

Pinecones Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Pinecones Day Nursery have capacity for?

Pinecones Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Pinecones Day Nursery to the centre of Southampton?

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

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