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4.3★ average from 534 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 44 day nurseries within 2 miles of Basingstoke, all registered with Ofsted. 43 of those have a Basingstoke address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 38 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings here are Good or better. 4 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 648 Google reviews across 29 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 33 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 21 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Basingstoke at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Basingstoke.

44
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
648 parent reviews
33
Accept funded hours
21
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good38
  • Inadequate1

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Basingstoke?
We list 44 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Basingstoke, 43 of which have a Basingstoke address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Basingstoke are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Basingstoke, including Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool, Timbers Nursery School. 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 Basingstoke?
Across 29 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Basingstoke have left 648 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Basingstoke?
33 of the 44 nurseries within 2 miles of Basingstoke (75%) 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 Basingstoke take babies?
21 settings within 2 miles of Basingstoke 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