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4.6★ average from 2,672 parent reviews on Google

We track 432 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hampshire. At their latest inspection: 35 rated Outstanding, 330 rated Good, 8 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 43 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 2,712 Google reviews across 226 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 268 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 196 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Hampshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Hampshire.

432
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
2,712 parent reviews
268
Accept funded hours
196
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding35
  • Good330
  • Requires improvement8
  • Inadequate1

58 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 43 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Hampshire?
We list 432 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hampshire, 428 of which have a Hampshire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Hampshire are rated Outstanding?
35 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Hampshire. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Hampshire?
Across 226 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Hampshire have left 2,712 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Hampshire?
268 of the 432 nurseries in Hampshire (62%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Hampshire take babies?
196 settings in Hampshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.