Which pre-schools in SO41 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of SO41 include Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School, Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd, Paint Pots Boldre, Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in SO41 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 pre-schools in SO41?

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.

Pre-schools in SO41

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of SO41, Lymington, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 4
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 1

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Directory listingPenningtonLymington · SO41 8GN

Pennington, Lymington

The Clock House Nursery School

1 The Square, Pennington · SO41 8GN

0.3 miles from SO41

OfstedGoodFeb 2025Full day care84 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 84 places and run by Simkap (Childcare) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPenningtonLymington · SO41 8HX

Pennington, Lymington

Pennington Village Pre-School

C/O Pennington Village Pre-School, Priestlands Road · SO41 8HX

0.4 miles from SO41

OfstedGoodSep 2024Sessional39 places

A sessional nursery in Lymington, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 39 places and run by Youth Centre Playgroup (Lymington) Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLymingtonHampshire · SO41 9GP

Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School

Community Room, c/o Lymington Infants School · SO41 9GP

0.9 mile from SO41

OfstedOutstandingMar 2022Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Lymington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Lymington Pre School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLymingtonHampshire · SO41 9BQ

Lymington, Hampshire

Lymington Centre Pre-School

Lymington Community Centre, New Street · SO41 9BQ

1.1 miles from SO41

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 32 places and run by Lymington Community Association CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLymingtonHampshire · SO41 8FD

Lymington, Hampshire

Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery

All Saints Church, All Saints Road · SO41 8FD

1.2 miles from SO41

OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care100 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 100 places and run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMilford on SeaHampshire · SO41 0RF

Milford on Sea, Hampshire

Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd

Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd, Lymington Road · SO41 0RF

1.7 miles from SO41

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Milford on Sea, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 26 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMilford On SeaLymington · SO41 0QF

Milford On Sea, Lymington

Milford Early Years Centre

The Old Bank House, 5 High Street · SO41 0QF

2.3 miles from SO41

Inspected April 2026Full day care25 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 25 places and run by Milford Early Years Centre Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingBoldreLymington · SO41 5QG

Boldre, Lymington

Paint Pots Boldre

Pilley Hill, Boldre · SO41 5QG

2.3 miles from SO41

OfstedOutstandingJan 2025Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Lymington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Paint Pots Pre-School & Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSwayLymington · SO41 6BA

Sway, Lymington

Little Flyers Pre-School

Sway Youth Centre, Station Road · SO41 6BA

2.7 miles from SO41

Not yet gradedFull day care69 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington. Registered for 69 places and run by Little Flyers Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSouth BaddesleyLymington · SO41 5RP

South Baddesley, Lymington

Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd

South Baddesley Village Hall, South Baddesley · SO41 5RP

3.0 miles from SO41

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2022Full day care54 places

A full day care nursery in Lymington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 54 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in SO41 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of SO41 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 4 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