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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

  • Outstanding5
  • Good37

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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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. Learn more