--- title: "Little Deers Day Nursery, Ringwood | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-deers-day-nursery-bh24-4bu-509539 description: "Little Deers Day Nursery in Ringwood — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Deers Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Deer Hall, Campden Park, Ringwood, BH24 4BU · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Hampshire ## About this day nursery Little Deers Day Nursery, situated in the scenic village of Burley within the New Forest National Park, provides a peaceful and secure environment for children aged three months up to their transition to 'Big School' at four years old. The day nursery operates for 50 weeks a year, closing for two weeks over Christmas and on Bank Holidays, with daily hours from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. As a charitable organisation run by a committee, Little Deers is dedicated to offering play, care, and education in a stimulating and nurturing setting. The nursery features two main rooms: the Caterpillars Room for under-threes and the Butterflies Room for children over three, both with access to all-weather play areas. The extensive outdoor space, including a large forest garden with natural play elements, allows children to engage with nature throughout the seasons. The nursery is committed to continuously improving its facilities and educational offerings, striving to provide exceptional learning experiences, as highlighted by positive parent feedback and Ofsted reports. What it's like Children benefit from staff support to challenge and extend their physical skills during play. Staff help babies develop hand-eye coordination and build obstacle courses for older children. Staff take children on local walks through the forest to explore nature and climb logs, developing their physical skills and love of the outdoors. Charity-run nursery Extensive outdoor space Forest Explorers programme All-year round and term-time options Nut-free nursery ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year (closed 2 weeks at Christmas and Bank Holidays) Waitlist No availability for under 3s until Summer 2027. Very limited availability for over 3s. Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Deers Day Nursery Last inspected 11 July 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children benefit from staff support to challenge and extend their physical skills. - Staff follow children's interests closely and encourage their curiosity. - Nurturing staff set clear expectations for children's behaviour. - Staff use skilful questioning techniques that help older children talk about what they know in more detail. - There is good support for children's speech and language. Areas to develop - 1 To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should enhance staff's understanding and teaching of the curriculum to consistently build on what children know and can do. Inspection #10364233 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284677) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is good support for children's speech and language. Staff collaborate with specialist professionals to provide language activities that help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make rapid progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from staff support to challenge and extend their physical skills during play at this lively nursery. Staff build obstacle courses that challenge older children to balance and jump independently. In addition, staff take children on local walks through the forest to explore nature and climb logs. This develops children's physical skills and love of the outdoors while keeping them active throughout the day. Staff's positivity for the project has helped all children settle quickly into the new building and make full use of the expanded outdoor learning areas. ## Google Reviews of Little Deers Day Nursery 5.0 (1 Google review) Tim Hiscock 8 years ago Great place for the kids. My daughter had a wonderful 3 years there. Friendly and helpful staff Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnX1lXa3pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48739a9967b6bb2f:0x9888210c42807786) Reviews from Google for Little Deers Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=10991071227136735110&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2013 - July 2025 Good - January 2019 Good - April 2016 Good - July 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Deers Day Nursery ### What is the staff team like at Little Deers Day Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Little Deers Day Nursery? ### How did Little Deers Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is the nursery working to improve? ### Whereabouts is Little Deers Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ringwood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Deers Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Stepping Stones of Sopley Christchurch · BH23 8DD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-of-sopley-bh23-8dd-ey468225 - Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Ringwood Day Nursery Ringwood · BH24 1RR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ringwood-day-nursery-bh24-1rr-ey297237 - Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Greyfriars Pre School Ringwood · BH24 1DW 4.3(95 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/greyfriars-pre-school-bh24-1dw-511532 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 4.2 mi ### Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage Ringwood · BH24 1DZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-bh24-1dz-2785746 - Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers Christchurch · BH23 7DX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-pre-school-nursery-outdoor-adventurers-bh23-7dx-2524828 See all nurseries in Ringwood →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Ringwood ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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