Do nurseries in SO32 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 SO32?

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 SO32, Southampton

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of SO32, Southampton, and 10 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: 0
Good: 10
After-school clubs: 8

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Directory listingBishops WalthamSouthampton · SO32 1ED

Bishops Waltham, Southampton

Bishops Waltham Montessori

Coronation Hall, Little Shore Lane · SO32 1ED

0.4 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodJul 2025Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Bishops Waltham Montessori School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBishop's WalthamSouthampton · SO32 1EP

Bishop's Waltham, Southampton

Lilypad Preschool

Bishops Waltham County Infant School, Oak Road · SO32 1EP

0.5 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodFeb 2025Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Lilypad Preschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBishops WalthamHampshire · SO32 1DU

Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

Lily Pad In The Park

The Pavillion, Hoe Road Recreaction Ground · SO32 1DU

0.6 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodMay 2021Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Bishops Waltham, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2021. Registered for 20 places and run by Lilypad Preschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCentral Meon ValleySwanmore · SO32 2PF

Central Meon Valley, Swanmore

The Greenery Nursery School

Swanmore Village Hall, New Road · SO32 2PF

1.2 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional36 places

A sessional nursery in Swanmore, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 36 places and run by The Greenery Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSwanmoreSouthampton · SO32 2PA

Swanmore, Southampton

Swanmore Pre-School

Church Road, Swanmore · SO32 2PA

1.2 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 26 places and run by Swanmore Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWaltham ChaseSouthampton · SO32 2LX

Waltham Chase, Southampton

Waltham Chase Preschool

Waltham Chase Village Hall, Winchester Road · SO32 2LX

1.3 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodSep 2024Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Waltham Chase Pre-School.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBishop's WalthamDurley · SO32 2BS

Bishop's Waltham, Durley

Durley Ladybirds Pre-School

The Thresher Room, Gregory Lane · SO32 2BS

2.1 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Durley, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by The Greenery Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShedfieldSouthampton · SO32 2HY

Shedfield, Southampton

Fairlands Day Nursery

Church Road, Shedfield · SO32 2HY

2.2 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodNov 2021Full day care80 places

A full day care nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 80 places and run by Fairlands Nursery School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCurdridgeSouthampton · SO32 2DR

Curdridge, Southampton

Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley

Hopscotch Day Nursery, Church Lane · SO32 2DR

2.5 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care120 places

A full day care nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 120 places and run by Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Botley) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingFair Oak & Horton HeathSouthampton · SO32 1HF

Fair Oak & Horton Heath, Southampton

The Village Pre-School, Upham

The New Millennium Village Hall, Mortimers Lane · SO32 1HF

2.9 miles from SO32

OfstedGoodJan 2023Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Southampton, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Claire Parry & Stacey Parry.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in SO32 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of SO32 (100%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 10 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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