Little Barn Owls Pre-school

Treehouse, Elson Infant School, Elson Lane, Gosport PO12 4EU
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julia Batley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Registered Charity Number

  • 1107592

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 5 staff training days per year
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Little Barn Owls Pre-school Reviews (32)

Over all time Little Barn Owls Pre-school has 32 reviews.

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Review from Kimberley C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Little Barn Owls enough!
My daughter started here January 2020 when she was 2. All the staff were so supportive towards us as a family, my daughter was more than ready to be left at preschool, and couldn't wait to start after 1 settling in session - but I wasn't ready to let go!
She had only been left with family whilst I worked, but leaving her with all the ladies here made it so much easier as you can see they truly love being there for the children.
She loves preschool days, she genuinely loves her keyworkers and is making firm friends.
Every night she asks if she's going to 'school' tomorrow, and if she could she would want to be at Little Barn Owls 7 days a week!
Reply from Julia Batley, Manager at Little Barn Owls Pre-school
We are pleased your daughter enjoys little Barn Owls.
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Review from Bonnie B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this preschool and everyone who works in it!
Very friendly and accommodating. My son looks forward to going, and always has so much to say about what he has done that day.
They are very supportive of what you feel best for your child, and follow any wishes you have. This has made me
very comfortable with them, and is why I have stayed with them for the last 2 years!
Amazing at keeping you up to date with what your child is doing, through Tapestry, face to face and phone.
I feel my son has learnt and grown a lot since going here and it has really had a positive impact on him! I'd recommend this preschool to everyone. It's not in my catchment but definitely worth the travel!
Reply from Julia Batley, Manager at Little Barn Owls Pre-school
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased that your sons enjoys his time at Little Barn Owls.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing place. My daughter gets so excited to come here every day and even on the weekend/during the holidays, she asks if she can go to pre-school. The ladies at Little Barn Owls are fantastic and so kind. I can leave my daughter without worrying and know that she is in the best hands. My
daughter has made so many friends and she comes home almost every day with a new nursery rhyme that they have all been singing together during the day. She loves telling me about her day and it sounds like she always has the most fun. Thank you ladies at Little Barn Owls!
Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Head of Oaktree Family Group at Little Barn Owls Pre-school
Thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased that your daughter is enjoying coming to Little Barn Owls.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not recommend this preschool enough. Our son has now been attending Little Barn Owls for two years, with the support from his amazing key worker he is absolutely thriving. It is a home from home environment full of so much fun and laughter. Every staff member is extremely dedicated and invests so
much time to every single child, supporting and meeting each child’s individual needs. The manager herself goes above and beyond and nothing is ever too much trouble. She too has such a wonderful relationship with the children.
I honestly can not thank you all enough for making my sons first school experience so wonderful. You are all complete superstars!
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Review from Zara C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not praise this nursery any more than I do. The setting is so homely, the girls are best friends with the kids and the manager cannot do enough for you.
My son has made some lovely friends and has come on leaps and bounds in everything he does.
Reply from Nicci Atkinson, Little Barn Owls Pre-school at Little Barn Owls Pre-school
Thank you for your review, Zara, we are so pleased that you are happy with everything at Little Barn Owls and that your son enjoys his time with us.
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Review from Ian T (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just want to say a massive thank you for all your support and hard work that you all do on a daily basis.
Your advice has been spot on and our little one is so happy and really enjoys going to Little Barn Owls which is important for us.
We were worried about our little one going to nursery for
the first time about how they would mix with the other children as he didn’t appear to mix well. There was no need for us to worry at all as they settled in really well. Your slow taster sessions were perfect.
His speech and confidence have grown massively due to an environment that allows growth and development as well as exploring new experiences which have been created by all the staff.
All the staff are lovely and very approachable and they all know how our little one has been on the day.
We liked the fact that the children can access the school for library sessions etc which will help with the onward transition at a later date.
You all do an amazing job - keep up to excellent and hard work.
Reply from Nicci Atkinson at Little Barn Owls Pre-school
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are happy with Little Barn Owls and that you have benefited as a family from the staffs dedication to ensuring each child's settling in period is tailored…read more
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Review from Kathryn S (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t praise this preschool anymore! I am overwhelmed by how well they have taken my little boy under their wing since he started in January. He is always happy, busy and words wouldn’t do justice to how much my little man looks up to the girls who work there with him! He has grown up so much since
starting and always has so much to tell me at the end of the day when he greets me with a smile! He is able to play indoors and outdoors and the girls working there make sure they cater to his learning and development of all vital areas that they would expect him to be working towards. Couldn’t have been happier with the decision for him to start here - thank you from the bottom of our hearts for looking after our boy day in day out so brilliantly!
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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Standards and practises are to such a high standard at Little Barn Owls. My son has come in leaps and bounds since joining in September. Clean, friendly and well cared for.
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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Little Barn Owls and wouldn't send our child anywhere else. In the short space that she has attended, she has come on leaps and bounds. Her key worker is amazing and my daughter talks about her all the time. All of the staff go above and beyond and my daughter loves coming to pre-school. Thank
you for all your hard work.
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Review from Hayleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can not recommend this pre-school enough. Our son was apprehensive to begin with and the way all the staff supported and encouraged him was outstanding. He is now very settled and happy and looks forward to coming every day.
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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Barn Owls staff have all been so accommodating of my son who started in September. They have nurtured him and helped his confidence and development. My son now talks about activities he has enjoyed and is starting to socialise with more confidence.
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Review from Steve P (Father of Child) published on 1 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Little Barn Owls 3 days a week and she absolutely loves it. She's always excited to go and loves all the staff there. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable and take an interest in what she's been up to at home. At pick up time, the staff always tell my wife or me what my daughter
has done during the day, which helps us to interact more with our daughter on the way home.
The days seem to be full of interesting and fun things for the children to do.


I can't recommend this nursery enough.

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