# Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19 Howard Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5BB, in Hill, Southampton. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey362370  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 Howard Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5BB
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 023 8023 7175
- Website: https://www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk/nursery-shirley-southampton
- Run by: [Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY362370

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362370

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY362370). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362370)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362370)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362370)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19 Howard Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.914643,-1.417551

- Station: Southampton Central, 0.5 miles
- Station: Millbrook (Hants), 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rollesbrook Greenway, 0.2 miles
- Park: Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southampton Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Freemantle Lake Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southampton there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Shirley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-nursery-131613) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-st-marks-ey427548) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492794) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [New Forest Child Care CIC Banister](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-forest-child-care-cic-banister-2892908) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-131605) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Shirley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-preschool-2632174) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery take?

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery is run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited, which runs 13 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

Southampton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery?

You can call 023 8023 7175 and visit www.paintpotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY362370)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+Nursery+-+Shirley&query_place_id=ChIJWUdi3KN2dEgRNLef5zh36SY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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