Best nurseries in Milton
5 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 | WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited Full day care · 54 places · PO4 8RL | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Little Spinnakers Pre-School Full day care · 40 places · PO4 8PH | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Wind In The Willows Portsmouth Ltd Full day care · 88 places · PO4 8HB | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Top Tots Day Nursery Hedgerow House Limited Full day care · 41 places · PO4 8DU | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Thinkers @ Meon Way Sessional day care · 52 places · PO4 8PA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Milton?
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 Milton?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Milton; listed first: WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited, Little Spinnakers Pre-School, Wind In The Willows Portsmouth Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Milton?
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 Milton?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Portsmouth · Cosham · End · Fratton · Paulsgrove · Southsea · Alexandra Park
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.