Green Roots Nursery & Preschool

231-233 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth PO10 8JD
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  • 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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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Gemma Lawson
  • Privately Owned

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

Funding & Fees

  • 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

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

Green Roots Nursery & Preschool Reviews (125)

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Green Roots Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Green Roots Nursery & Preschool has 125 reviews.

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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible nursery - our daughter started attending at one year and is now almost two. The team have gone above and beyond to help her settle in and she regularly chats about her lovely key workers at the weekend. She's learnt so much under Green Root's care and it's always a lovely surprise when she
comes home saying or signing something new (this weekend, please!). Thanks to the wonderful team for being such an important part of our little one's story.
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Review from V N (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Roots is a fantastic nursery for my son. The care and professionalism that the staff give to my son is beyond what I could ask for. He actively asks to go to nursery each week and loves all the activities put in place. I am a happy parent knowing how much he is learning through play, in the very
well-run, clean and big play spaces including the outdoor area. The staff have catered to my son's allergies and regularly check in with me about the care plan needed around this. We love Greenroots and would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with our experience at Green Roots. The staff are truly exceptional, and their dedication to providing a nurturing environment for the children is evident in every interaction. They take the time to understand each child's unique needs and interests, fostering a sense of belonging
and confidence.
Communication with the staff is seamless. I always feel informed about my child's day, from his meals, to his learning milestones and adventures. The regular updates give me peace of mind, knowing that he's in safe hands.
I cannot recommend Green Roots highly enough. It's more than just a childcare facility; it's a second home where our son is cherished, supported, and encouraged to reach his full potential. Thank you to the incredible team for making such a positive difference in our lives!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic setting, my child comes home happy and excited to tell me about their day. Loads of information given at handovers and all staff communicate really well.
Really well thought out activities and a lot of time spent outdoors which is great.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and a lovely setting. Everything feels very child-centred and with the child’s needs at the heart of everything they do. The staff are very good at communicating so we feel that we have a good understanding of how our child is getting on. A wonderful menu, loads of great food. Office staff
are knowledgeable, willing to take the time to talk to you and very caring as well. A wonderful nursery!
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Roots have been amazing overall with everything, adapting my daughter's routine and teaching her new stuff based on her day-to-day adaptation. She built an absolutely amazing bond with my daughter and she absolutely loves all the ladies.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery my girls are very happy there, staff are always friendly and more than happy to help. There has been lots of communication around transitioning to school to ensure we’re all prepared.
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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing setting. The staff are so caring and dedicated to the children. I love the free flow and that there is focus on children’s development. My son has all the social skills and world understanding to be successful in school in September. Couldn’t have found a nice setting to send him to and would
recommend to anyone!
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Roots is an amazing nursery, with friendly staff and a gorgeous garden! My little boy is excited to meet his key workers at the door and has settled really quickly! The food is healthy and the set-up allows children to be outdoors, even in the bad weather, thanks to their covered decked area.
Couldn't be happier!
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Review from Shaan G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Green Roots for 2 years now and it’s exceeded our expectations. The quality of care they provide is outstanding. The team are brilliant creating a warm atmosphere with multiple members of the team having gone over and above to help our son settle in and thrive since he’s been
there. The focus on a healthy varied diet and learning through play as well as brilliant outdoor facilities really sets the nursery apart and we would recommend Green Roots to anyone who wants the best for their children.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Roots is a lovely nursery; they are so friendly and amazingly accommodating. Always greeted with a smile in the mornings and lots of great feedback on pick-up. My child has a great bond with their key worker; it has been great to see them develop in confidence over the past months.
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter graduated from Green Roots this month, and it’s been an emotional one for all of us. She has loved her time at Green Roots and flourished in every way we could have hoped for. She’s made some wonderful friends and connections with key workers that will continue beyond pre-school. The office
make admin tasks easy and it’s always a pleasure to see/speak to them. I am, and always will be extremely grateful to Green Roots for playing such an important and wonderful role in both my and my daughter's lives.
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Review from Theresa P (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing team, full of devotion, creativity and laughter. Both of my kids love going to nursery and always come back with a huge smile on their faces and lots of new things they have learnt.
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Review from T D (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Green Roots has really helped both of our children flourish into increasingly confident individuals. They are both so well supported by the team at Green Roots, always learning new things and love attending and telling us every aspect of the day. Trips are included for the older age groups, providing
an additional learning opportunity with essential life skills. The menus are varied and sound amazing - admittedly, we are jealous of what they get to eat during the day! Fantastic nursery and pre-school, highly recommended to everyone!
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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two little boys both attended Green Roots (our youngest is still there) and we simply can not speak highly enough of this nursery. The staff are not only highly professional, knowledgeable and experts in development, they are all absolutely lovely as well. Our children ran in with excitement every
day and have never had a day they haven’t loved.
What’s more, they have/had both made such wonderful connections with their key workers and staff, that most weekends they are disappointed not to see them!
The boys are developing really well and there is no doubt that Green Roots has played a massive part in that.
The organisation and communication that comes from the office are faultless and we have always found the staff to be as accommodating as they possibly can be.
I would give Green Roots more than a score of five if that were possible.
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Review from Donna L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter could not be happier. She is loving her nursery family. Every day she comes out with new words and sentences. Her imagination is incredible. Staff, parents and children make this nursery what it is.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every single member of staff that has taken care of my daughter has been absolutely fantastic and I can tell she loves them all very dearly. The facilities are perfect for my outdoor loving child with endless activities that are centred around her development and interests.
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery considers every aspect of each individual child’s development, everything from their play and learning to their nutrition. The staff are unbelievably conscientious, kind and always looking to better children’s time in their care. Nothing is too much trouble. There are many days I wish I
had a day at nursery rather than work by the sound and descriptions of the fun they have. Criticism and concerns are taken seriously
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow, I can only speak positively to describe our experience with Green Roots Nursery! Our daughter absolutely loves it and feels so nurtured here. All the staff are so lovely and caring and the key workers really take the time at the beginning and end of the day to chat with us about our daughter. You
know they really care about the children, their well-being and their development. We receive regular updates on their progress and daily activities.
They provide a range of activities for the children each day and allow the child to choose what they are interested in that day, including ensuring access to the outdoors whatever the weather. The outdoor space is beautifully designed allowing them to explore different activities and movements. The outdoor space was the selling point for us as our daughter is naturally drawn to the outdoors.
The food menus are really well thought out, healthy, nutritious and varied.
We feel so lucky that we found this nursery. Thank you so much Green Roots!
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Review from Estelle B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is so caring and free-flowing fun! My boy has created special bonds. The staff are very professional, informative and reliable and efficient. I can't praise them enough. Both my boys have attended this nursery and I have always been very impressed.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.661)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10 for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 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 4.967 for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.967
  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 4.694 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is based on 10 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.694
  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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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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Green Roots Nursery & Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Green Roots Nursery & Preschool accepts?

Green Roots Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Green Roots Nursery & Preschool Open?

Green Roots Nursery & Preschool is open: 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.

How many Children does Green Roots Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?

Green Roots Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Green Roots Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Emsworth?

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

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