Which nurseries in BH25 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of BH25 include Dell Cottage Day Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in BH25 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in BH25?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in BH25, New Milton

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of BH25, New Milton, and 4 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 3
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingNew MiltonHampshire · BH25 6DX

New Milton, Hampshire

Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited

66 Old Milton Road, New Milton · BH25 6DX

0.1 miles from BH25

Not yet gradedFull day care24 places

A full day care nursery in New Milton. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNew MiltonHampshire · BH25 6SP

New Milton, Hampshire

Dana's Aquatic Academy

33 Albert Road, New Milton · BH25 6SP

0.2 miles from BH25

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in New Milton. Run by Dana's Aquatic Academy Partnership.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNew MiltonHampshire · BH25 6DS

New Milton, Hampshire

First Friends Day Nursery

Old Milton Road, New Milton · BH25 6DS

0.3 miles from BH25

Not yet gradedFull day care54 places

A full day care nursery in New Milton. Registered for 54 places and run by First Friends Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAshleyHampshire · BH25 5AR

Ashley, Hampshire

Muddy Puddles Pre-School

St Peters Church Hall, Ashley Common Road · BH25 5AR

1.0 mile from BH25

OfstedGoodOct 2024Sessional25 places

A sessional nursery in Ashley, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 25 places and run by Mp Partners.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAshleyNew Milton · BH25 5AA

Ashley, New Milton

Little Trees Pre-School

Ashley County Infant School, Lower Ashley Road · BH25 5AA

1.0 mile from BH25

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in New Milton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Oliver, Vicky Marie.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWalkfordChristchurch · BH23 5QG

Walkford, Christchurch

Dell Cottage Day Nursery

76 Walkford Road, Walkford · BH23 5QG

1.1 miles from BH25

OfstedOutstandingApr 2024Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Christchurch, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 42 places and run by Dell Cottage Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAshleyNew Milton · BH25 5SB

Ashley, New Milton

The Sensory Den

St. John The Baptist Church, St. Johns Road · BH25 5SB

1.5 miles from BH25

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in New Milton. Run by Bright and Bubbly LTD.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHintonChristchurch · BH23 7DX

Hinton, Christchurch

The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers

The Reading Room, Bashley Cross Road · BH23 7DX

1.9 miles from BH25

OfstedGoodAug 2022Full day care62 places

A full day care nursery in Christchurch, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered for 62 places and run by Calder & Hannam Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMilford & HordleLymington · SO41 6FU

Milford & Hordle, Lymington

Tiptoe Butterflies preschool

Tiptoe Cp School, Wooton Road · SO41 6FU

2.0 miles from BH25

Inspected March 2026Sessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Lymington, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 22 places and run by Tiptoe Butterflies Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHighcliffeChristchurch · BH23 5ET

Highcliffe, Christchurch

Mudeford Wood Playgroup

250 Lymington Road, Highcliffe · BH23 5ET

2.1 miles from BH25

Not yet gradedSessional60 places

A sessional nursery in Christchurch. Registered for 60 places and run by Mudeford Wood Playgroup Management Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in BH25 at a glance

Inspection results: 4 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of BH25 (40%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 3 Good.
Ages taken: 8 list babies under 2, 8 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 8 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Hampshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours