Area avg from
£62/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 stretches from the New Forest and Solent coast to the South Downs and the towns of north Hampshire. Major communities within the county council area include Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough, Aldershot, Eastleigh, Fareham and Havant. Funded early years childcare is currently administered by Hampshire County Council, while Southampton and Portsmouth manage their own services separately.
Childcare numbers for Hampshire
Daily fees range
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Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
22% of nurseries
Funded childcare
8
89% offer funding
Total nurseries
9
Across Hampshire
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Area avg from
£62/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
£62/day*
Little Flowers Day Nursery
9 St. Georges Road East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4JQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Spaces available
Area avg from
£62/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 Waiting list
Area avg from
£62/day*
Hopscotch Day Nursery Sholing
200 South East Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8LW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 92 Spaces available
Area avg from
£62/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
£62/day*
Finkley Weeke Nursery and Pre School
1st Place Scout HQ, Fleming Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6EE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 40 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£62/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
£62/day*
Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath
White Lion Court, Hollybush Farm, Stoney Heath, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5SL
Montessori Capacity 49 Spaces available
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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 · RG19–RG26 · SO22–SO32 · SP11
Visit Southampton City CouncilPostcodes: SO19
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Nursery questions in Hampshire
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.
How much funded childcare can Hampshire families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working parents can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally for 38 weeks of the year.
Can some 2 year olds receive funded childcare without the working parent entitlement?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds whose families receive additional support can receive up to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks, providing 570 hours during their eligible funding year.
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 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.
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.