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Ampfield Childcare Hub

Ofsted: Expected standard·Deer Park Court, Hursley, Winchester, SO21 2LD · Hampshire
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Ampfield Childcare Hub, located in Winchester, SO21 2LD, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-3 years, operating since 2024. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual needs and development, with leaders and practitioners adept at identifying emerging requirements and working with external agencies like speech and language therapy for comprehensive support.

They implement strategies such as picture boards for communication and create sensory spaces for regulation. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring a broad approach to learning.

The setting prides itself on fostering curious and confident children who feel safe and secure, engaging happily with friends in imaginative play, such as building a ‘campfire’ in the garden. Practitioners teach safety skills and nurture literacy through songs and books, ensuring resources reflect diverse children and cultures.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00, and welcomes parents to engage with the setting through various events and information-sharing sessions.

Our ethos

Ampfield Childcare Hub's approach is play-based and child-led, recognising the crucial role of play in development. They foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere where each child is valued, and their unique interests guide exploration and learning. The nursery aims to build confidence, respect, and resilience, utilising outdoor spaces for learning in nature.

What it's like

Children are curious and keen to explore the world around them, feeling safe and secure. They happily engage with friends, displaying imaginative play such as building a 'campfire' in the garden. Practitioners teach safety skills and support literacy development through songs and books. Children also learn about diverse cultures and emotions, with practitioners validating their feelings and allowing them to finish outdoor play before returning indoors.

Curious and confident childrenIndividualised supportStrong parent partnershipsFocus on communication and languageOutdoor play and risk management

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Open 51 weeks per year.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Term Time only spaces available

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ampfield Childcare Hub

Last inspected 12 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are curious and keen to explore the world around them, feeling safe and secure. They happily engage with friends, displaying imaginative play such as building a 'campfire' in the garden. Practitioners teach safety skills and support literacy development through songs and books. Children also learn about diverse cultures and emotions, with practitioners validating their feelings and allowing them to finish outdoor play before returning indoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are curious and keen to explore the world around them.
  • Children are confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at this provision.
  • Children happily come in and eagerly seek out their friends and start to play together.
  • Practitioners skilfully teach children different ways to keep themselves safe as they play.
  • Children develop their literacy skills as they sing songs regularly with practitioners and enjoy looking at favourite books.
  • Practitioners ensure children feel represented in the resources they use, including books that reflect diverse children and cultures.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen teaching practice to ensure behaviour management strategies are consistent.
  • 2Leaders should strengthen further the teaching of mathematics.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and practitioners swiftly identify emerging needs in children's learning and development, making referrals and working with external agencies like speech and language therapy to ensure children receive the necessary support. They introduce strategies like picture boards to aid communication and adapt the environment with sensory spaces for regulation. Additional funding is used to cover extra costs, ensuring children facing financial barriers can continue to attend.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play and learn to manage risks safely, such as building a 'campfire' in the garden's den and navigating obstacle courses.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 March 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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