Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:30
Maples Day Nursery in Winchester
Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.2(15 parent reviews)
·39 Hatherley Road, Winchester, SO22 6RS · Hampshire
Number of places
136 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Maples Day Nursery, located in Winchester, Hampshire, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since 2008. Rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 11, 2026, the nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years.
Leaders and staff at Maples Day Nursery prioritise children's emotional wellbeing, ensuring a safe and nurturing space where children thrive. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with a strong focus on fostering independence and healthy development.
Children are encouraged to be active, with ample opportunities for outdoor play such as climbing and balancing, which supports their physical development. The staff are highly skilled in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), implementing effective systems and working closely with external agencies and parents to remove barriers to learning.
They also provide excellent support for children learning English as an additional language, with older children being articulate and younger ones rapidly learning to communicate, including through sign language. The nursery operates year-round, from 7:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, and has a capacity for 136 children.
What it's like
Leaders and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children are keen to engage in a rich variety of activities. Children delight in meeting with their friends and are happy to approach staff for a cuddle. Staff know the children very well, planning what they would like them to achieve, and swiftly identify when children may need additional support, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Emotional wellbeingIndependenceHealthy developmentStrong attachmentsInclusive learning
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2008
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Expected standard
Last inspected Mar 2026
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 wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Maples Day Nursery
Last inspected 11 March 2026
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children are keen to engage in a rich variety of activities. Children delight in meeting with their friends and are happy to approach staff for a cuddle. Staff know the children very well, planning what they would like them to achieve, and swiftly identify when children may need additional support, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspector highlights
- A key strength of the setting is how leaders and staff support children's emotional wellbeing.
- Staff offer a safe and welcoming environment in which children thrive.
- Children throughout the nursery are extremely independent, preparing their own snacks and serving their own food.
- All children are given areas to rest, and staff are skilled at helping children identify how they are feeling.
- Typically, children develop well as they progress through the curriculum and are confident in their communication.
- Leaders and staff have a good understanding of the curriculum, ensuring it is well taught and embedded.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should ensure that all staff gain a secure understanding of how to support children's behaviour more effectively.
- 2Leaders should continue to provide guidance and support for those staff who are less experienced or less qualified to understand the purpose of activities, to meet the learning needs of all children.
Inspection #10244666 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff work hard to implement effective systems to help reduce any barriers to children's learning, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Those responsible for SEND provision ensure regular assessment, and external agencies provide support. Staff attend relevant training to target teaching to individual children's needs.
Outdoor space
All children enjoy running around in the fresh air, which supports their physical development well. Children develop very good physical skills and have access to an environment that strongly encourages them to be active in a variety of ways, such as climbing and balancing.
EAL / language support
Older children are articulate, and babies and younger children are rapidly learning to communicate in a variety of ways, including using sign language.
Parent Reviews of Maples Day Nursery
4.2
(15)
Ed S
a year ago
My wife and I are both really happy that our daughter is being looked after so well and enjoying her time so much at Maples. We both work, and so knowing that our daughter is safe, happy and learning lots from the professional team at Maples gives us peace of mind. My wife did a lot of research about which nursery to choose as it is a big decision and we'd definitely recommend Maples. When we meet the staff at pick-up/drop-off they always take the time to let us know how the day's been and to answer any questions we might have. The care and professionalism of the whole team is fab. Thank you!
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Emily G
a year ago
Our child is at Maples and we couldn't be happier with the care he's receiving. He absolutely loves his days at nursery. The team are great, the facilities are great and they have lovely outdoor space. Would recommend Maples to everyone.
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Sarah Price
a year ago
The staff are amazing at Maples, and it is our daughter's favourite days of the week! She is learning so much every week, including Makaton. She really has come on leaps and bounds since she started, in all aspects of her development. She especially loves going to the large outside spaces to play. The staff are always so helpful with any queries, and if I have any concerns about my daughters development, they always happy to help, and truly care about all the children in their care. I could not recommend this nursery enough!
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Amy Hallett (Ams)
a year ago
My daughter went to maples day nursery for about a year before I went on maternity leave with my second child and she thrived more than I could’ve hoped. All staff made her feel comfortable and spent time getting to know her individually, to ensure that her days were not only full of fun , but she was educated and supported the way she needed. My niece and nephew also attended this nursery and both had great experiences and have grown up to be caring, confident and positive children and I believe their experiences at the nursery massively impacted this in the best way possible. If I ever had any concerns , I was able to approach any member of staff and feel confident that my concerns would be dealt with promptly, appropriately and professionally while my child’s best interests were at the centre of any resolutions. Having worked in childcare myself, it’s obvious to notice that all staff members at maples really want what is best for the children and go to work everyday to make a positive difference to the next generation. Thank you maples!
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Billy Woodbridge
a year ago
My daughter is just finishing her journey at maples and we have loved every second of our last 4 years here. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and always keep us updated on the fun exciting things that our children get up to daily. They also have great events throughout the year. We will continue to recommend maples to anyone looking for a nursery!
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Inspection history
Date: April 2013
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.
- July 2022Good
- June 2022Good
- June 2017Outstanding
- May 2017Outstanding
- May 2013Good
- April 2013Good
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