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- Room for 52 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Hive Day Nursery and Preschool Ltd
- Registered with Ofsted
- 19/12/2025
- Local council
- Hampshire
- Region
- South East
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 2871765
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About Hive Day Nursery and Preschool
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A full day care nursery in Southampton. Registered for 52 places and run by Hive Day Nursery and Preschool Ltd.
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Location
43-45 South Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6EA
Hive Day Nursery and Preschool
43-45 South Street, Hythe, Southampton
SO45 6EA
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