Best nurseries in Cosham
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Portsmouth, 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 | Dolls House Nursery Full day care · 55 places · PO6 2JD | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | The Elizabeth Foundation Sessional day care · 16 places · PO6 3LL | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Dream Catchers playschool Cosham Sessional day care · 32 places · PO6 2JJ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Dream Catchers Play House Full day care · 30 places · PO6 2LG | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Drayton Daisychain Preschool Full day care · 24 places · PO6 1PA | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Highbury Nursery & Day Care Full day care · 10 places · PO6 2RZ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Little Creators Pre School Sessional day care · 15 places · PO6 2TL | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Castle Pre-School Ltd Sessional day care · 16 places · PO6 2PP | Good (2024) |
| 9 | Little Peoples Nursery Full day care · 60 places · PO6 2EH | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 10 | Dysart Nursery Limited Full day care · 48 places · PO6 2LY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Cosham?
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 Cosham?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Cosham, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Dolls House Nursery, The Elizabeth Foundation, Dream Catchers playschool Cosham.
How much does nursery cost in Cosham?
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 Cosham?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Portsmouth · End · Fratton · Paulsgrove · Southsea · Alexandra Park · Milton
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.