Find a Nursery Near Andover
4.6★ average from 30 parent reviews on Google
We track 20 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Andover. 19 of those have a Andover address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 12 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 120 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 6 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 Andover at a glance
Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Andover.
Latest Ofsted grades
- Outstanding3
- Good12
5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.
Highest rated in Andover
- Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (47)
- YMCA East Anton · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (9)
- Shepherds Spring Pre-School Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.2★ (9)
Nursery locations in and around Andover
Day nurseries in Andover
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Littleworld Day Nursery
Andover · SP10 3AN · Ofsted: Good -
Little Rooks Nursery
Andover · SP10 3AL -
The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out
★ 5.0 (5 reviews)Andover · SP10 2LB · Ofsted: Good -
Blooming Kids Harris Hall
Andover · SP10 1DP -
Charlton & District Playgroup
★ 5.0 (6 reviews)ANDOVER · SP10 4AN · Ofsted: Good -
3-2-5 Pre-School
Andover · SP10 3RZ · Ofsted: Good -
Blooming Kids
★ 4.1 (9 reviews)Andover · SP10 2EG · Ofsted: Good
Also within 1 miles of Andover
Frequently asked questions
- How many day nurseries are there near Andover?
- We list 20 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Andover, 19 of which have a Andover address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
- Which nurseries near Andover are rated Outstanding?
- 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Andover, including Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School, YMCA East Anton, Shepherds Spring Pre-School Nursery. 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 Andover?
- Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Andover have left 120 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Andover?
- 11 of the 20 nurseries within 1 miles of Andover (55%) 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 Andover take babies?
- 6 settings within 1 miles of Andover 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.
These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more
