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4.7★ average from 79 parent reviews on Google

There are 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Southsea on our register. 10 of those have a Southsea address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 9 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 94 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 4 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 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 Southsea at a glance

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

12
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
94 parent reviews
4
Accept funded hours
9
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding3
  • Good9

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Southsea?
We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Southsea, 10 of which have a Southsea address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Southsea are rated Outstanding?
3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Southsea, including Canoe Lake Nursery, The Play Academy, Leapfrog Neighbourhood 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 Southsea?
Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Southsea have left 94 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 Southsea?
4 of the 12 nurseries within 1 miles of Southsea (33%) 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 Southsea take babies?
9 settings within 1 miles of Southsea 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.

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