Area avg from
£44/day*
Jiminy Crickets Pre-School
Ashford Hill Cricket Club, Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, Hampshire, RG19 8BE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 20 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in Hampshire
Hampshire's nurseries on Toddle are spread across the county: the Finkley group at Andover and Winchester, Bright Horizons in Basingstoke, Little Flowers in Aldershot, Little Tots at Stoney Heath near Tadley, and Hopscotch at Botley.
Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Little Tots are both rated Outstanding. Most nurseries we list take babies and open all year.
Hampshire County Council runs funded childcare and SEN Inclusion Funding for now; new unitary councils are planned from April 2028, with no change to current services yet. For Southampton itself, see nurseries in Southampton.
Childcare numbers for Hampshire
Daily fees range
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Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
20% of nurseries
Funded childcare
8
80% offer funding
Total nurseries
10
Across Hampshire
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Area avg from
£71/day*
Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley
The Vicarage, Church Lane, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 120 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Little Lodge Nursery
Yateley Manor Preparatory School, 51 Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 91 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Little Flowers Day Nursery
9 St. Georges Road East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4JQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
Area avg from
£71/day*
Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool
105-107 Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 102 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Hopscotch Day Nursery Sholing
200 South East Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8LW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 92 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£71/day*
Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School
Finkley Down Farm, North Way, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6NF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 56 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£71/day*
Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre School
1st Place Scout HQ, Fleming Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6EE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 40 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Finkley East Anton Nursery and Pre-School
Augusta Park Community Centre, East Anton Farm Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6RD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 51 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath
White Lion Court, Hollybush Farm, Stoney Heath, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5SL
Montessori Capacity 49 Waiting list
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Hampshire?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Hampshire County CouncilPostcodes: GU12–GU46 · RG19–RG26 · SO22–SO32 · SP11
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Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Hampshire
Which nurseries in Hampshire are rated Outstanding?
Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School (Andover) and Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath (Tadley) hold Ofsted's Outstanding grade.
Which Hampshire nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre-School takes children from 2 or 3 rather than babies. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Hampshire?
Yes. Hopscotch Day Nursery Botley and Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath offer forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Can Hampshire funded hours be spread across more of the year?
Yes, if the childcare provider offers a stretched arrangement. Families can use fewer funded hours each week over more weeks instead of taking the full entitlement during the standard 38 week pattern.
What additional support is available for a child with SEND?
Hampshire provides SEN Inclusion Funding and specialist early years support for children who need additional help. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance and funded early education can also attract Disability Access Fund, worth at least £975 a year in 2026 to 2027, for their nominated childcare provider.
Are Hampshire council changes affecting nursery funding now?
No. The government has announced new unitary councils for Hampshire from April 2028, but there are no immediate changes to current services. Hampshire County Council remains responsible for its existing early years services during the transition.
Which postcode areas cover nurseries in Hampshire?
Hampshire uses several postcode areas, principally SO, PO, GU, RG, SP and BH. These cover different parts of the county, from Winchester and Eastleigh to Basingstoke, Farnborough, Andover, Fareham and the New Forest.
Are Southampton and Portsmouth included in Hampshire for childcare funding?
No. Although both cities are geographically within Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth are separate unitary authorities and administer their own early years services. Hampshire County Council covers the rest of its current county council area.
What extra nursery costs might I still have to pay?
Funded hours do not necessarily include meals, nappies, sun cream or additional childcare hours. Providers can charge separately for these services, so it is worth checking what is included before agreeing to a place.
Can I use Tax Free Childcare alongside funded nursery hours?
Yes. Eligible families can use Tax Free Childcare alongside funded hours to help cover approved childcare costs outside the entitlement. The government contributes £2 for every £8 paid into the account, subject to the scheme limits.