--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Eastleigh, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/eastleigh description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Eastleigh: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 107 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Eastleigh **4.8★** average from **81** Google reviews Our directory covers 18 day nurseries within 2 miles of Eastleigh, all registered with Ofsted. 17 of those have a Eastleigh address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 107 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 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 Eastleigh at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Eastleigh. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 107 Google reviews 11 Accept funded hours 9 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 13 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Eastleigh - CodeNinjas Chandlers Ford (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/codeninjas-chandlers-ford-so53-2qd-2694792) · 5.0★ (46) - YMCA Eastleigh Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-eastleigh-nursery-so50-9sb-2641047) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.6★ (26) ## Nursery locations in and around Eastleigh ## Day nurseries in Eastleigh - ### First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 5PU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5pu-ey558651 - ### Little Delwood Eastleigh Day Nursery and Preschool Eastleigh · SO50 9DF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-delwood-eastleigh-day-nursery-and-preschool-so50-9df-2786186 - ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 9DF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-9df-2622052 - ### Little Acorns Day Nursery Eastleigh ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Eastleigh · SO50 5HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5ht-2831751 - ### Cuddles and Care Day Nursery Eastleigh · SO50 9DW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-day-nursery-so50-9dw-2835636 - ### Crestwood Pre-school Eastleigh · SO50 4FZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/crestwood-pre-school-so50-4fz-109941 - ### YMCA Eastleigh Nursery ★ 4.6 (26 reviews) Eastleigh · SO50 9SB · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-eastleigh-nursery-so50-9sb-2641047 - ### Little Gems Pre-School - Chandlers Ford Eastleigh · SO53 2LN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-chandlers-ford-so53-2ln-ey341325 - ### Peter Pan Pre-School ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Eastleigh · SO53 2GJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-so53-2gj-ey433855 ## Also within 2 miles of Eastleigh - ### CodeNinjas Chandlers Ford ★ 5.0 (46 reviews) Chandler's Ford · SO53 2QD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/codeninjas-chandlers-ford-so53-2qd-2694792 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Eastleigh? We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Eastleigh, 17 of which have a Eastleigh address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Eastleigh are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Eastleigh, including YMCA Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh? Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Eastleigh have left 107 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Eastleigh? 11 of the 18 nurseries within 2 miles of Eastleigh (61%) 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 Eastleigh take babies? 9 settings within 2 miles of Eastleigh 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. 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