Best nurseries in Elson
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gosport, 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 | HEDCA Preschool Full day care · 26 places · PO12 4JB | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Gateway Elson Sessional day care · 28 places · PO12 4BN | Good (2022) |
| 3 | Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd Full day care · 145 places · PO12 4BG | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Barn Owls Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · PO12 4EU | Good (2021) |
| 5 | ID PE & Sport's Elson Holiday Course Centre Sessional day care · PO12 4EX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Elson?
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 Elson?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Elson; listed first: HEDCA Preschool, Gateway Elson, Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Elson?
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 Elson?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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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.