Best nurseries in Kingsclere
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Basingstoke and Deane, 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 Tots Nurseries Ltd Full day care · 49 places · RG26 5SL | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Miss Polly's, The Hurst Nursery Full day care · 47 places · RG26 5NL | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Jiminy Crickets Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · RG19 8BE | Good (2023) |
| 4 | 4 Kingdoms Adventure Farm Holiday Club Sessional day care · RG19 8JY | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Kingsclere Preschool Sessional day care · 30 places · RG20 5RH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kingsclere?
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 Kingsclere?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Kingsclere, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Tots Nurseries Ltd, Miss Polly's, The Hurst Nursery, Jiminy Crickets Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Kingsclere?
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 Kingsclere?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Basingstoke · Tadley · Bramley · Old Basing · Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) · Hatch Warren · Kempshott · Popley · Rooksdown
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.