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 R C (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with genuinely caring and friendly staff. My son has developed so well with their support. Lovely setting with outdoor space and ranges of topics/themes and activities to keep the children engaged. Management are open and honest, dealing with issues promptly and fairly.
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Review from Selina S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has trained and experienced staff who are always helpful. I am happy with the service they provide but there is room for improvement, like child development and outdoor facilities.
Overall the nursery is a good nursery.
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Review from Zoe M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good Manors, Stubbington Lodge has been a massive part of our family for many years. My son has been going since he was 7/8 months old and will leave this year to start school. He has had nothing but nurture and care from the very beginning. They have structure and he learns something new everyday.
He is comfortable with everyone and absolutely loves going there. We will be sad to leave this year, such a professional run nursery with nothing but the children’s growth and development at the heart. An amazing nursery with fantastic well trained staff.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a truly wonderful nursery. Staff are so friendly and caring towards the children and nothing is too much, they were amazing when it came to potty training. My little boy has been here 2 and half years now and loves it. It has such a homely feel and they do so many activities with the children,
including learning a new sign each week plus they have a home-cooked lunch every day. Each day all activities and photos taken that day are uploaded onto their app.
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Review from Kathrine T (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child settled in pretty quickly, he now lives going to nursery, his speech has come on immensely since starting at this nursery. All of the staff are fun and helpful with any specific requirements or queries. Cannot fault this nursery at all.
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Review from Adelle S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending my son to nursery was a huge step for me, especially as he has additional needs, but I needn't have worried. Throughout the entire process from day 1 to now he has been in excellent care with staff that are incredibly loving towards him.
I find everyone who works with him to be professional
in their manner and invested in his development.
The toys and resources available for him seem to get better week on week and his timetable enables him to get the most out of his time there.
We will very sad when he has to move on to school!
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Review from Dionne B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel the level of care to my child has been high, my child has always wanted to attend the nursery and has good relationships with more than one staff member.
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Review from Alexandra R (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for 3.5 years and I feel her safety is key to them at the nursery. My daughter has made some really nice friends. The food is always cooked at the nursery on the day which I like and elevates the stress of me having to sort out food each day for her. Her favourite
member of staff makes her feel comfortable and happy.
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Review from Carla C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care that has been given to my child. She is always happy at the nursery and she loves it so much that on her days off she always will ask when can she go back. I can't thank enough to the management and staff for all the support they are given. I always felt confident with
my child being under their care, even when she was poorly on medication, the updates that the staff were giving me especially when I was at work, it made my life easier.
I want to thank everyone for all the care and knowledge that was given to my child. You do an amazing job.
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Review from Holly P (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the girls seem lovely, friendly and hard working. My child has started coming out of her shell since starting at your nursery so thank you for your hard work and making me as a parent feel at ease when she’s in your care.
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Review from Alice D (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend this nursery. My son always comes home smiling and telling me what he has done. The staff are very friendly and always greet my son lovely when he arrives. The daily activities he does are very well thought out and can see from the pictures that my son enjoys these activities.
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Review from Beth C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending our son to Good Manors Stubbington Lodge was the best decision we’ve ever made! He is on the ASD pathway and all the staff are so adhering to his needs, they are amazing especially his key workers and SEN manager. Thanks to Good Manors my son has improved massively with everything, communication,
behaviour, skills and relationships. They support me when I need them most, which has recently been due to lack of support from outside organisations. They are very persistent with all his forms/letters to ensure our family, the nursery and our son receive the right help on this ASD pathway. I am so grateful for everything they have done for us as a family and would honestly recommend this nursery to all. They deserve the recognition for all their hard work, especially with the current situation going on with the world right now.. they email daily for support and updates, they have supplied us with a timetable and activities whilst in isolation. Thank you so much!
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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our 4 and 2 year old have been with Good Manors since 9 months old and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery. The days are always well structured, fresh meals prepared on site and they have both formed very close relationships with staff and children. All the children are catered for
according to their individual needs, the staff are caring and always have time for parents no matter the time of day. Fantastic nursery.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and my son love the nursery. He does so much whilst there and is always happy and well looked after. The staff are extremely friendly and approachable. Great management who are also enthusiastic and happy to help. The range of activities is fantastic and we love the online diary which also shows
his progress and lots of pictures. Great for his Dad who is unable to pick him up due to work. Love the onsite chef who cooks great food which my son always enjoys. I would highly recommend Stubbington Lodge to any parents looking for childcare.
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Review from Amie G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with sending our child to Good Manors for the past 3 years. All the staff are friendly and they have helped with our child's confidence and development. The management is fantastic which was especially apparent with the implications of COVID-19 and the communications we were
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With a 2nd child now who will eventually start nursery it is with no hesitation that we would send them to Good Manors.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, our son loves going there and has come on in leaps and bounds over the past year. The activities are so varied and we love the golden moment updates they put on the app.
The food they provide must be so delicious as our son eats more there than at home.
The staff are lovely and
helpful.
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Review from Sophy L (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring, loving environment for the children to be in.
All of the staff are lovely and so helpful. They work hard to build relationships with parents as well as children and it is easy to see how much the children love all of the staff.
My child is happy to go everyday and I am happy to send him
as I know he is looked after at an extremely high standard.
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Review from Justyna N (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can highly recommend Stubbington Lodge nursery to any parent. My daughter is attending this nursery since she was 11 months old and now, when she soon starts school, I know she will be missing this place. Staff are very supportive and help partners who both work full time to ensure that the child
is being looked after very well.
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Review from Joanna P (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for almost a year now. He loves going to nursery and regularly asks to go on days he’s not due to attend.
The care shown to our son by the staff has always been exceptional, they really seem to know each child well.


The children participate in a variety of activities

each day as well as spending time in the garden and trips out. Feedback about each child is given to parents at the end of the day.


Our son's speech and language development and social skills, in particular, have improved massively since being here and we’re happy that he’ll be ready for school when the time comes.


The food is cooked on site and is always varied and nutritious. I would thoroughly recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from Gayl C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Good Manors for over a year and are extremely happy there. They get very excited about going and the staff are amazing with them. My oldest is due to start school next week and I am amazed how ready she is to go because of the help and hard work from the staff. She
has already told me she will miss preschool but it is happy that she will still get to see the staff when collecting her brother.
My youngest is currently struggling with his speech but is getting a lot of help and support from the staff as they have put in plans for him and I feel he will get the time and attention he needs to help it improve.


The staff are also very helpful with any questions I have and get back to me with any queries I have promptly.

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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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