Best nurseries in Chandler's Ford
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Test Valley, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Footsteps Childcare Full day care · 30 places · SO53 1JG | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little 1 Nursery Ltd Full day care · 69 places · SO53 1GS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Peter Pan Pre-School Full day care · 52 places · SO53 2GJ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Kids2Day Pre-School Full day care · 12 places · SO53 4HZ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Parkview Community Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · SO53 5NP | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Little Delwood Kindergarten And Adventures Sessional day care · 28 places · SO53 1TL | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Kingsmead Day Nursery Full day care · 41 places · SO53 5DW | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Sherborne House Nursery Full day care · 56 places · SO53 1EU | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs Full day care · 42 places · SO53 4SJ | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Ace Sports at Sherborne House School Sessional day care · SO53 1EU | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Mulberry Corner Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 87 places · SO53 4PW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chandler's Ford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Chandler's Ford?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Chandler's Ford; listed first: Forest Footsteps Childcare, Little 1 Nursery Ltd, Peter Pan Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Chandler's Ford?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Chandler's Ford?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Andover · Romsey · Broughton (Test Valley) · Goodworth Clatford · Rownhams
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.