Nurseries in Andover

Andover mainly uses SP10 and SP11. SP11 extends well into the surrounding villages and countryside, so checking the full address is useful when comparing childcare close to the town.

Yes. Augusta Park and Picket Twenty are newer communities within the growing Andover area, alongside Picket Piece to the east and north of the town.

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, giving up to 1,140 funded hours a year.

Yes. Some 2 year olds whose families meet the additional support criteria can receive up to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks, separate from the working parent entitlement.

Yes, where the provider offers stretched funding. Hampshire allows the annual entitlement to be spread across more weeks; for example, 30 hours over 38 weeks can become just over 22 hours a week across 51 weeks.

If you stop meeting the working parent eligibility rules after your child has started funded childcare, a grace period can allow the existing funded place to continue temporarily rather than ending immediately.

Yes. Funded hours can be shared between eligible providers. You and the providers need to agree how the hours are divided so the combined claim stays within your child’s entitlement.

Funding covers the eligible childcare hours, but providers may charge separately for meals, nappies, sun cream, additional hours or other optional services. These costs should be clear before your child starts.

Hampshire provides SEN Inclusion Funding where a child needs significantly more support within an early years setting. Children with significant and complex needs may also be considered for specialist early years provision, while eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can attract Disability Access Fund support for their setting.