Best nurseries in Horndean
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in East Hampshire, 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 Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · PO8 0RY | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Padnell Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · PO8 8DS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Cowplain Day Nursery Full day care · 34 places · PO8 8EH | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Dimension Childcare Full day care · 135 places · PO8 9PQ | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Woodcroft Pre School and Wrap around care Full day care · 60 places · PO8 9QD | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Clanfield Community Pre-School Sessional day care · 52 places · PO8 0JU | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Catherington Nursery Full day care · 44 places · PO8 0TD | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Squirrels Nursery Full day care · 68 places · PO8 9GX | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Little Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · PO8 9BT | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Muddy Boots Day Nursery Full day care · 20 places · PO8 9LJ | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Rowlands Castle Nursery Full day care · 24 places · PO9 6AD | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Rowlands Castle Preschool Full day care · 23 places · PO9 6BB | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Sunny Smiles Nursery Sessional day care · 36 places · PO8 0RU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Horndean?
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 Horndean?
There are 13 nurseries and pre-schools in Horndean; listed first: Little Gems Day Nursery, Padnell Pre-School, Cowplain Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Horndean?
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 Horndean?
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Alton (East Hampshire) · Petersfield · Bentley (East Hampshire) · Bordon · Liphook · Meon
Neighbourhoods
Clanfield & Finchdean · Cowplain East · Cowplain West · Horndean North · Horndean South & Rowlands Castle
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.