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4.9★ average from 200 parent reviews on Google

We track 26 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Winchester. 25 of those have a Winchester address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 14 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 90% of graded settings here are Good or better. 6 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 252 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 14 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 14 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 Winchester at a glance

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

26
Ofsted-registered nurseries
90%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
252 parent reviews
14
Accept funded hours
14
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding5
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement2

5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Winchester?
We list 26 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Winchester, 25 of which have a Winchester address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Winchester are rated Outstanding?
5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Winchester, including Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool. 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 Winchester?
Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Winchester have left 252 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Winchester?
14 of the 26 nurseries within 1 miles of Winchester (54%) 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 Winchester take babies?
14 settings within 1 miles of Winchester 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