--- title: "50 Day Nurseries near Southampton, 5 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton/southampton description: "Compare 50 day nurseries near Southampton: 5 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 399 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 Southampton **4.3★** average from **215** Google reviews Our directory covers 50 day nurseries within 2 miles of Southampton, all registered with Ofsted. 47 of those have a Southampton address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 37 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 399 Google reviews across 33 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 30 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 23 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 Southampton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Southampton. 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 399 Google reviews 30 Accept funded hours 23 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 5 - Good 37 8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Southampton - Rose Road Playscheme - Bradbury Centre (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rose-road-playscheme-bradbury-centre-so16-5na-ey560103) · 4.5★ (51) - Tiny Toes Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-so16-6ag-2809601) · 4.7★ (12) - Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-3ar-131605) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.1★ (9) ## Nursery locations in and around Southampton ## Day nurseries in Southampton - ### Heritage House Southampton · SO14 3HY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/heritage-house-so14-3hy-2858734 - ### Sunrise Day Nursery ★ 4.4 (16 reviews) Southampton · SO14 1AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-day-nursery-so14-1ar-ey313729 - ### Play Away Day Nurseries ★ 4.2 (27 reviews) Southampton · SO14 5FE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nurseries-ltd-so14-5fe-ey229821 - ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery ★ 4.1 (9 reviews) Southampton · SO15 3AR · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-3ar-131605 - ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) SOUTHAMPTON · SO15 5BB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-5bb-ey362370 - ### Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery ★ 4.5 (8 reviews) Southampton · SO15 5BR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-nursery-so15-5br-131613 - ### Bevois Town Community Pre-School (With extended Day Care Provisions) Southampton · SO14 6RU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bevois-town-community-pre-school-with-extended-day-care-provisions-so14-6ru-131529 - ### Hayfield Forest School Southampton · SO19 7GQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hayfield-forest-school-so19-7gq-2809394 - ### YMCA Woolston Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (19 reviews) SOUTHAMPTON · SO19 9EF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-woolston-day-nursery-so19-9ef-ey479896 - ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery ★ 3.8 (25 reviews) Southampton · SO17 2FZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so17-2fz-ey480301 - ### Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) ★ 4.6 (10 reviews) Southampton · SO17 1DP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-portswood-ltd-so17-1dp-2616036 - ### Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.3 (13 reviews) Southampton · SO17 1EJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410 - ### Pixies Tree Southampton · SO19 9BE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pixies-tree-so19-9be-131606 - ### Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Peartree ★ 4.3 (15 reviews) Southampton · SO19 7JJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-peartree-so19-7jj-2710812 - ### Redroofs Day Nursery ★ 4.5 (6 reviews) Southampton · SO19 2NX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/redroofs-day-nursery-so19-2nx-ey276701 - ### Barn Owls Pre School ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Southampton · SO15 7QE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-pre-school-so15-7qe-2647672 - ### Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Regents Park) ★ 3.2 (5 reviews) Southampton · SO15 8NY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nurseries-regents-park-ltd-so15-8ny-2621211 - ### Brook Early Years ★ 4.9 (34 reviews) Southampton · SO18 4EG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brook-early-years-so18-4eg-2590821 ## Also within 2 miles of Southampton - ### ComputerXplorers Central, St. Mary Street · SO14 1NF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/computerxplorers-so14-1nf-2726344 - ### Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.4 (21 reviews) Hampshire · SO15 5DF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-so15-5df-ey492794 - ### Woolston Preschool Woolston, Southampton · SO19 9DB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woolston-preschool-so19-9db-148862 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Southampton? We list 50 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Southampton, 47 of which have a Southampton address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Southampton are rated Outstanding? 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Southampton, including Paint Pots Preschool & 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 Southampton? Across 33 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Southampton have left 399 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 Southampton? 30 of the 50 nurseries within 2 miles of Southampton (60%) 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 Southampton take babies? 23 settings within 2 miles of Southampton 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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