Best nurseries in Petersfield
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 | Stepping Stones Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · GU32 2AN | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Little Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · GU31 4BN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | The Hive Day Nursery Full day care · 15 places · GU32 2DG | Good (2025) |
| 4 | The Little School by the Lake Full day care · 60 places · GU31 4EJ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Peter Pan Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · GU32 3EB | Good (2024) |
| 6 | The Village Nursery Sessional day care · 40 places · GU32 1PF | Good (2024) |
| 7 | The Little School at Pooh Corner Full day care · 60 places · GU32 2NA | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Privett Montessori Nursery Sessional day care · 24 places · GU34 3NU | Good (2022) |
| 9 | BUSY BEE NURSERY SCHOOL Sessional day care · 12 places · GU32 2JJ | Good (2022) |
| 10 | The Avenue Day Nursery Full day care · 55 places · GU31 4JQ | Good (2021) |
| 11 | Old Dairy Farm Nursery Full day care · 90 places · GU32 3PB | Report card: 2 expected, 3 needs attention (Dec 2025) |
| 12 | Dragonflies Ditcham Full day care · 32 places · GU31 5RN | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Petersfield Childcare Hub Full day care · 22 places · GU31 4BW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Petersfield?
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 Petersfield?
Of 13 nurseries and pre-schools in Petersfield, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Stepping Stones Playgroup, Little Gems Day Nursery, The Hive Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Petersfield?
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 Petersfield?
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 11 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Alton (East Hampshire) · Horndean · Bentley (East Hampshire) · Bordon · Liphook · Meon
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.