Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge

Stubbington Lodge, 45 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 0HP
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9.8 76 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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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • 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

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

Parking

  • There is off street parking available.

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge Reviews (76)

9.8

Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge has 76 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
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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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first day our son attended nursery, both him and us were made to feel so welcome and reassured he was in excellent care. The team are amazing and are always so willing to discuss any questions we have. They are so caring towards our son and I always recommend the nursery to anyone looking.
Amazing staff, amazing nursery and we can't rate it highly enough.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined a year and a half ago, and she has loved every minute and her development is amazing. She goes three days a week and it's amazing how far along she's come. The staff are amazing and the communication is brilliant.
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Review from Lucie P (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 1 year old has been attending Good Manors Stubbington Lodge for almost 3 months. He absolutely loves his time spent in the baby room and all of the staff are wonderful. This includes the management as well as the hands-on staff in his baby room and key worker. There are a variety of daily activities
provided and the food menu looks far better than most hotels I’ve stayed at! Very nutritious, varied and tasty. The staff are very encouraging with developing my child’s skills which really helps in his development and learning. We receive a daily diary detailing meals, milk, naps and activities for the day including lots of photographs so we can see what our little one has been up to! Communication is spot on and the staff are always willing to help and adjust routines as required. I’d definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family, and it puts me at ease when I am at work knowing that they take excellent care of my child and always have a smile with it! Thanks, guys!
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Good Manors nursery. Our daughter was always made to feel welcome, even when she found it hard to leave me in the first few months. All the staff and older children knew her by name and would always say hello to her. She now loves going in and playing with her friends. The
staff are amazing and always helpful. I love all the updates I receive about what they have been up to for the day and my daughter is always bringing artwork home. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
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Review from Gail N (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending nursery mid August when I returned to work. In a time (Covid) when being able to settle your child in and they attend nursery has its own difficulties, I found the setting and staff to be highly professional and supportive. He has settled into the baby room really well and happily
goes off to play. Both staff in the room where he attends are caring and passionate about their jobs. They have really gotten to know my son and this is clear to see when they are setting up activities and next steps for him to aid his development. The app which the setting uses to report back on your child’s day is a great addition and the girls fill it with pictures throughout the day. They regularly put in observations and I am also able to input home observations, which I feel helps with a parent/setting relationship. Being in the nursery has developed my son's confidence and knowing he is happy and enjoying nursery makes leaving him much easier.
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Review from Georgie S (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls are always so lovely in this nursery. My daughter is always happy coming out which makes me feel relaxed about her going while I work. All in all a lovely nursery. I love the fact they show you their day on the app, it's very helpful and they also sometimes update this through the day so that
I can see what she is up to which is lovely! They stick to your guidelines and always try to do as you ask with naps etc. She especially loves one member of staff in particular. In the mornings I will say to my daughter you are going to play with her all day and she says yes and gets excited which is very reassuring and lovely to hear.
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Review from Faye F (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As the mother of a child with special educational needs, I was extremely anxious about finding the right nursery for my son. I absolutely made the right choice with Good Manors. They have been exceptional in regards to providing my son with a supportive and caring environment whilst also helping me
to navigate through all of the paperwork that needs to be completed during his time at nursery and in preparation for starting school.
The site manager and SENCO work amazingly well together and are wonderfully prompt when answering any queries or concerns.
My son has faced some struggles during his time at nursery due to his additional needs, but with the support of all of the staff he is now thoroughly enjoying his days at nursery and I know that we will both be very sad when the time comes to start school in September 2021.
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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can’t praise this nursery enough - our daughter absolutely loves it (and all of the staff!). All staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and easy to talk to - nothing is too much trouble! The nursery has a really welcoming, relaxed and fun feel. Our daughter settled so quickly and we feel this is
thanks to the staff for being so kind, attentive and caring! Communication is also fantastic (particularly during the uncertain, every changing times this year). 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 daughter has at Good Manors!
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Review from Sharlene E (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest absolutely loved going to Good Manors and from our first settling in session the staff have always been happy, welcoming and genuinely care for her. Due to the excellent experience my eldest had there was no doubt that my second would also attend and she has no hesitation in waving me goodbye
at the door which shows me that she is happy there and has fun. The staff are so engaged with the children and encourage them to explore and develop.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old son has attended Stubbington Lodge for the past 18 months and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The staff are all lovely and welcoming, and always make time for you. The nursery works with you and your home routine and provides freshly cooked meals daily. My son loves
his time at nursery and gets to do all his favourite activities. They also provide a daily diary and 'Golden Moment' updates via the Blossom app. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at nursery. She is kept very busy and always comes home full of great things to say. The staff are caring, welcoming and knowledgeable.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really love and thank everyone working at the nursery who have helped our daughter settle in after a struggle to begin with, she now loves going. They take such good care of her, play games, read books, sing songs and she always seems to love the meals they do. Would really recommend this nursery
to anyone!
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Review from Alexa (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Good Manors since he was 11 months and is now 2 and 4 months. He settled in perfectly in the baby room for the first year and loves it in the tweenie room now that he is 2. The nursery has a lovely balance between developing his independence and nurturing him. He has a food
allergy and they cater to him especially each day. The staff are all amazing, very friendly ad really put effort into know the children and parents as individuals. I would (and have) recommend Good Manors to anybody looking for childcare in Portsmouth.
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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been a safe haven for children, despite difficulties caused by COVID-19, the nursery staff remained professional, friendly, welcoming and focused on delivering fantastic care. my daughter loves attending the place and is excited about daily activities, food and friends that she meets
every day. There is always a welcoming face at drop-offs and pickups. There is no problem with retrieving information about what’s been happening in groups, I’ve always been very well informed about incidents, achievements, problems, the time my daughter has in general. I’m extremely happy with my choice and would recommend the nursery to anyone considering childcare for their children.
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Review from Candy (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stubbington Lodge is exemplary. I'm always impressed and reassured by the staff, they have a fantastic attitude which I know will be a positive influence on my daughter. I always see that my daughter experiences new and different activities each day and through the app the team does a great job at clearly
describing key interactions.
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Review from Elise G (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Good Manors at Stubbington Avenue and they have loved every minute. My youngest son is still there and thriving, he enjoys all the fun activity's and has become very forward in his development starting. He also suffers with some food intolerance issues to which the staff have
been really great and accommodating, he always enjoys his meals at "playgroup" and often goes back for seconds. There has been lots of changes to our lives this year with covid-19 but the nursery has always been super consistent and clued up health and safety-wise, even during lockdown they sent videos of their teachers reading some of their favourite books and spoke to us all on the phone to keep the normality going. I really can't thank the girls there enough for taking such good care of my boys and would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from E S (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at nursery and will constantly ask if it's a 'nursery day' every morning! The staff are lovely and I enjoy seeing the daily diary of what she has been up to throughout the day.
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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.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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:

  1. 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: ( (146 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.833
  2. 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 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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!

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