Best nurseries in Popley
8 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 | Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 151 places · RG24 8NN | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Treasure Island Playgroup Full day care · 36 places · RG24 9AE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | KIDS Day Care Nursery Full day care · 90 places · RG24 9BP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club Full day care · 52 places · RG24 9UP | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Tiny Steps Pre School Sessional day care · 40 places · RG24 9PE | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Cornerstone Day Nursery Full day care · 150 places · RG24 9PU | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Daisy Chain Nursery Full day care · 74 places · RG24 9AE | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Cornerstone Nursery Full day care · 43 places · RG24 9DX | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Popley?
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 Popley?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Popley, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool, Treasure Island Playgroup, KIDS Day Care Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Popley?
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 Popley?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Basingstoke · Tadley · Bramley · Kingsclere · Old Basing · Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) · Hatch Warren · Kempshott · 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.