Paint Pots

Paint Pots is a United Kingdom early years childcare and education provider operating a network of six full-time nurseries and seven term-time pre-schools in and around Southampton, Hampshire. It describes itself as a charitable social enterprise that is values-led and community rooted, mainly serving families in areas of social and economic disadvantage. Its stated purpose is to improve outcomes for children and families through high quality early education, care and support, giving children the best possible start in life. The organisation is known for an inclusive, loving and homely environment that is safe, secure and stimulating. It aims to provide joy, care and friendship with a commitment to excellence in educational standards, within a broad and inclusive Christian ethos that respects people of all faiths and none. This ethos is described as similar to that found in Anglican church schools and aligned with the Church of England's Vision for Education. As a charity, Paint Pots says it is able to put children first and seeks a positive, meaningful and lasting impact on their lives, promoting self-respect and care for each other. Paint Pots operates nurseries and pre-schools across Southampton and Hampshire, each offering a caring environment with highly qualified staff who are passionate about childcare. The brand name is explained by the idea that from a pot of paint can come unlimited possibilities: every child is unique and special, and all have the potential to produce their own masterpieces. The organisation assesses progress and plans activities to support each child at every stage of development, working in partnership with parents and carers. Paint Pots is now part of the wider Launchpads Early Years family, sharing similar values, care and resources. The organisation continues to operate its network of early years settings under the Paint Pots name.

Paint Pots is a United Kingdom early years childcare and education brand operating in Southampton and Hampshire. It describes itself as a charitable social enterprise running a group of 13 early years settings, comprising six full-time nurseries and seven term-time pre-schools, mainly serving families in areas of social and economic disadvantage. The organisation is values-led, community rooted, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families through high quality early education, care and support. The brand's ethos is a broad and inclusive Christian ethos similar to that found in Anglican church schools, respecting and welcoming people of all faiths and none, and existing for the benefit of the whole community. Paint Pots states that this aligns with the Church of England's Vision for Education. As a charity, it says it is able to put children first and wants to have a positive, meaningful and lasting impact on their lives, promoting self-respect and care for each other. Its core values are bringing joy, care and friendship in an environment full of love, laughter and learning. The name Paint Pots is explained by the idea that from a pot of paint can come unlimited possibilities. The organisation believes every child is unique and special and has the potential to produce their own masterpieces. It holds high expectations of all children and works in partnership with parents and carers, assessing progress and planning activities to support each child at every stage of development. Paint Pots has grown into a thriving network of six nurseries and seven pre-schools in Southampton and Hampshire, known for an inclusive, loving and homely environment that is safe, secure and stimulating. It covers the Southampton and Hampshire area, offering locations for families who live or work there. Each setting offers a unique caring environment with highly qualified staff who are passionate about childcare. More recently, Paint Pots became part of the wider Launchpads Early Years family. The organisation states that it is proud to share similar values, care and resources with Launchpads Early Years. It continues to operate its nurseries and pre-schools under the Paint Pots name as part of that group.

• Paint Pots operates a network of 6 nurseries and 7 pre-schools in Southampton and Hampshire.

• Paint Pots becomes part of the wider Launchpads Early Years family.

A charitable social enterprise providing high quality early years education and care with an inclusive Christian ethos, community rooted and focused on families in areas of social and economic disadvantage.

• Full-time nurseries

  Six full-time nurseries providing early years care and education.

• Term-time pre-schools

  Seven term-time pre-schools offering early education before school age.

1. 1Nurseries & Pre-Schools in Southampton & Hampshirepaintpotsnursery.co.uk
2. 2About our Nurseries & Pre-Schools - Paint Potspaintpotsnursery.co.uk