Which pre-schools in Petersfield are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of Petersfield include Stepping Stones Playgroup. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Petersfield 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 Petersfield?

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 Petersfield

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Petersfield, Hampshire, 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: 1
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU31 4JQ

Petersfield, Hampshire

The Avenue Day Nursery

2c The Avenue, Petersfield · GU31 4JQ

0.2 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodJun 2021Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2021. Registered for 55 places and run by The Avenue Nursery And Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU32 3EB

Petersfield, Hampshire

Peter Pan Pre-School

Methodist Church Hall, Station Road · GU32 3EB

0.2 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Allyson Watts and Ruth Edbrooke-Stainer Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU31 4BN

Petersfield, Hampshire

Little Gems Day Nursery

Childrens Centre, 1 Readon Close · GU31 4BN

0.3 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by Bexsters Services Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU31 4BW

Petersfield, Hampshire

Petersfield Childcare Hub

Love Lane, Petersfield · GU31 4BW

0.3 miles from Petersfield

Not yet gradedFull day care22 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield. Registered for 22 places and run by Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU31 4EJ

Petersfield, Hampshire

The Little School by the Lake

Heath Road, Petersfield · GU31 4EJ

0.4 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Silvanus Education Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPetersfieldHampshire · GU32 2JJ

Petersfield, Hampshire

BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL

11a Monks Orchard, Petersfield · GU32 2JJ

0.6 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodMay 2022Sessional12 places

A sessional nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 12 places and run by Pipe, Jacqueline.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSheetPetersfield · GU32 2AN

Sheet, Petersfield

Stepping Stones Playgroup

The Scout Hut, Inmans Lane · GU32 2AN

0.8 miles from Petersfield

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2022Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Petersfield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Stepping Stones Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingFroxfieldPetersfield · GU32 2NA

Froxfield, Petersfield

The Little School at Pooh Corner

The Little School Day Nursery, Unit 5 · GU32 2NA

0.9 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 60 places and run by Silvanus Education Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSteepPetersfield · GU32 2DG

Steep, Petersfield

The Hive Day Nursery

74 Church Road, Steep · GU32 2DG

1.1 miles from Petersfield

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care15 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Jefferies, Sarah Jane.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingBuriton & East MeonPetersfield · GU32 3PB

Buriton & East Meon, Petersfield

Old Dairy Farm Nursery

36 Winchester Road, PETERSFIELD · GU32 3PB

1.2 miles from Petersfield

Inspected December 2025Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Petersfield, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 90 places and run by MRFR Limited.

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

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of Petersfield (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 7 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