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4.2★ average from 46 parent reviews on Google

There are 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Waterlooville on our register. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 16 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 3 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 98 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 12 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 10 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 Waterlooville at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Waterlooville.

21
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
98 parent reviews
12
Accept funded hours
10
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding1
  • Good16

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Waterlooville?
We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Waterlooville. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Waterlooville are rated Outstanding?
1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Waterlooville, including Growing Places @ Morelands. 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 Waterlooville?
Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Waterlooville have left 98 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 Waterlooville?
12 of the 21 nurseries within 1 miles of Waterlooville (57%) 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 Waterlooville take babies?
10 settings within 1 miles of Waterlooville 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