--- title: "27 Day Nurseries near Gosport, 4 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 27 day nurseries near Gosport: 4 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 84 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Gosport are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Gosport, including Haven Day Nursery and Creche, Alverbridge Nursery, The Play Academy. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Gosport?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Gosport have left 84 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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Gosport?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "16 of the 27 nurseries within 2 miles of Gosport (59%) 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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Gosport take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "11 settings within 2 miles of Gosport 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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [South East](/nurseries/south-east) › [Hampshire](/nurseries/south-east/hampshire) › Gosport # Find a Nursery Near Gosport **4.5★** average from **70** parent reviews on Google We track 27 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Gosport. 20 of those have a Gosport address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 22 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 84 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 11 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews. ## Nurseries in Gosport at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Gosport. 27 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 84 parent reviews 16 Accept funded hours 11 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 4 - Good 22 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Gosport - [Haven Day Nursery and Creche](/nursery/haven-day-nursery-and-creche-po13-0uy-109927) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (14) - [Alverbridge Nursery](/nursery/alverbridge-nursery-po12-1es-ey554575) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (9) - [The Play Academy](/nursery/the-play-academy-po5-1jf-ey495125) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (7) ## Nursery locations in and around Gosport ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Gosport](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(-1.130118,50.794726\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.130009,50.794465\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.126573,50.798396\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.137597,50.791544\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.118816,50.794363\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.13623,50.800284\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.14746,50.799998\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.141081,50.808162\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.146701,50.805811\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.103838,50.799266\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.100284,50.799626\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.159878,50.802292\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.14816,50.813007\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.094639,50.790634\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.08959,50.78983\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.08959,50.78983\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.088034,50.790322\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.16962,50.803494\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.153229,50.817639\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.163962,50.811197\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.086105,50.802672\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.168953,50.80911\)/-1.127863,50.803737,12.25,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Gosport")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Gosport - [ ### Pebbles Pre School ★ 4.0 (3 reviews) Gosport · PO12 1JB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/pebbles-pre-school-po12-1jb-ey563072) - [ ### Doves Nursery ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Gosport · PO12 1LT · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/doves-nursery-po12-1lt-110125) - [ ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Gosport GOSPORT · PO12 1AB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-gosport-po12-1ny-ey303839) - [ ### Squirrels Of Haselworth GOSPORT · PO12 1SQ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/squirrels-of-haselworth-po12-1sq-2510404) - [ ### Alverbridge Nursery ★ 5.0 (9 reviews) Gosport · PO12 1ES · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/alverbridge-nursery-po12-1es-ey554575) - [ ### Rosies Little Blessings Gosport · PO12 4QA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/rosies-little-blessings-po12-4qa-2741933) - [ ### Squirrels of St Marys Gosport · PO12 3NB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/squirrels-of-st-marys-po12-3nb-2646626) - [ ### HEDCA Preschool ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Gosport · PO12 4JB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/hedca-preschool-po12-4jb-2713722) - [ ### Gateway Brockhurst Avery Gosport · PO12 4SL · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/gateway-brockhurst-avery-po12-4sl-ey554889) - [ ### Merritime Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Gosport · PO12 3BY · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/merritime-nursery-po12-3by-2629128) - [ ### Little Barn Owls Pre-School Gosport · PO12 4EU · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-po12-4eu-ey548189) - [ ### Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Gosport · PO13 8AA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/dinky-ducks-nursery-and-pre-school-po13-8aa-ey294995) - [ ### Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school ★ 3.3 (9 reviews) Gosport · PO12 4BG · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-po12-4bg-ey448927) - [ ### Rosie's Little Blessings Nursery Gosport · PO13 9UA ](/nursery/rosie-s-little-blessings-nursery-limited-po13-9ua-2747729) - [ ### Seahawk Under Fives Gosport · PO13 9RJ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/seahawk-under-fives-po13-9rj-ey546951) ## Also within 2 miles of Gosport - [ ### Top Tots Day Nursery Union Street ★ 4.2 (6 reviews) Portsmouth · PO1 3BY · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-union-street-ltd-po1-3by-2759206) - [ ### Top Tots Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (6 reviews) PORTSMOUTH · PO1 3HN · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-po1-3hn-ey454735) - [ ### St Jude's Church Nursery ★ 4.4 (7 reviews) Portsmouth · PO5 3BW · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/st-jude-s-church-nursery-po5-3bw-143553) - [ ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) SOUTHSEA · PO5 3DZ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-143492) - [ ### Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Southsea · PO5 3DZ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/leapfrog-neighbourhood-nursery-po5-3dz-ey274463) - [ ### The Play Academy ★ 5.0 (7 reviews) Southsea · PO5 1JF · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/the-play-academy-po5-1jf-ey495125) - [ ### The Haven Nursery Within Salvation Army Portsmouth · PO1 4HA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/the-haven-po1-4ha-ey487010) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Gosport? We list 27 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Gosport, 20 of which have a Gosport address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Gosport are rated Outstanding? 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Gosport, including Haven Day Nursery and Creche, Alverbridge Nursery, The Play Academy. 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 Gosport? Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Gosport have left 84 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 Gosport? 16 of the 27 nurseries within 2 miles of Gosport (59%) 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 Gosport take babies? 11 settings within 2 miles of Gosport 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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