Kanes Hill Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Southampton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 1991, with 26 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Southampton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Southampton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SO19 6FWWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 9 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming pre-school. They become engrossed in activities, which staff have specifically selected based on their interests, that spark curiosity. Children excitedly greet their friends and the nurturing staff. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they gather around staff in the book corner and share favourite stories in a variety of languages, including Polish.
Children show excitement and motivation to learn. They enjoy getting ready for outdoor play and demonstrate some independence as they have a go at putting on their coats and wellington boots. Children make the most of being outside in all weathers. They dig and scoop in the sand and enjoy chasing bubbles as they blow in the wind. These activities help to promote their good physical skills, testing their strength and coordination.
Children behave well. They develop positive relationships with staff, who they seek out for reassurance and comfort. Staff plan activities that teach children to understand and identify their emotions. Older children confidently talk about what makes them feel happy and sad. They link colours to each emotion and easily tell staff, 'I am green, and I am calm'.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- increase the opportunities available for older children to develop their independence and self-help skills, particularly at lunchtime n support staff to be able to extend activities for all children to help them recall, make connections and utilise what they know.
- 9 March 2023Good
- 26 April 2017Good
- 16 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Kanes Hill Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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