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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Ampfield Childcare Hub # Ampfield Childcare Hub Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Individualised support Strong parent partnerships Focus on communication and language Outdoor play and risk management ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.thechildcarehub.co.uk/our-pricing) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ampfield Childcare Hub Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301875)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805658) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.thechildcarehub.co.uk) Deer Park Court, Hursley, Winchester, SO21 2LD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.40748/51.00953/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Winchester - [Day nurseries in Winchester](/search?q=Winchester) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ampfield-childcare-hub-so21-2ld-2805658) ## 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 — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected 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 - 1 Leaders should strengthen teaching practice to ensure behaviour management strategies are consistent. - 2 Leaders should strengthen further the teaching of mathematics. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301875) 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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301875) ## Frequently asked about Ampfield Childcare Hub ### What outdoor space does Ampfield Childcare Hub have? ### Open hours at Ampfield Childcare Hub? ### What kind of childcare setting is Ampfield Childcare Hub? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Ampfield Childcare Hub? ### Does Ampfield Childcare Hub take babies? ### Whereabouts is Ampfield Childcare Hub? ## Nearby day nurseries in Winchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ampfield Childcare Hub. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery and Preschool Chandler's Ford · SO53 5QS 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-chandlers-ford-day-nursery-and-preschool-so53-5qs-511099) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Hursley Childcare Hub Hursley · SO21 2JW 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/hursley-childcare-hub-ltd-so21-2jw-2592627) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Forest Footsteps Childcare Eastleigh · SO53 1JG ](/nursery/forest-footsteps-childcare-so53-1jg-ey551545) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Little 1 Nursery Eastleigh · SO53 1GS ](/nursery/little-1-nursery-ltd-so53-1gs-ey473794) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Sherborne House Nursery Eastleigh · SO53 1EU ](/nursery/sherborne-house-nursery-so53-1eu-2542978) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Kingsmead Day Nursery Eastleigh · SO53 5DW 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-so53-5dw-ey472483) [See all nurseries in Winchester →](/search?q=Winchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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