Best nurseries in End
6 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 | Little Sunbeams Pre School Full day care · 45 places · PO2 0RH | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Twinkle Star Nursery Full day care · 46 places · PO2 0AD | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Dream Catchers Play School North End Sessional day care · 49 places · PO2 0JG | Good (2025) |
| 4 | YMCA Little Whale Day Nursery Full day care · 62 places · PO2 8ER | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Admirals Stamshaw Sessional day care · 48 places · PO2 8LE | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Discovery Nursery School (Portsmouth) Full day care · 42 places · PO2 8HR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in End?
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 End?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in End; listed first: Little Sunbeams Pre School, Twinkle Star Nursery, Dream Catchers Play School North End.
How much does nursery cost in End?
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 End?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Portsmouth · Cosham · 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.