Best nurseries in Romsey
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Test Valley, 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 | Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery Full day care · 117 places · SO51 7LF | Report card: 5 strong (Mar 2026) |
| 2 | Little Sunlights Full day care · 35 places · SO51 8ZB | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited Full day care · 26 places · SO51 9AD | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Woodley Pre-School Full day care · 24 places · SO51 7JT | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Forest Footsteps Childcare - Romsey Abbey Sessional day care · 24 places · SO51 8EP | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Bright Horizons Romsey Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 66 places · SO51 0BX | Good (2023) |
| 7 | 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Romsey Rapids Sessional day care · 20 places · SO51 8AF | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Romsey Opportunity Group Sessional day care · SO51 8DS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Romsey?
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 Romsey?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Romsey, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Abbotswood Pre School and Day Nursery, Little Sunlights, Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Romsey?
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 Romsey?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Andover · Chandler's Ford · Broughton (Test Valley) · Goodworth Clatford · Rownhams
Neighbourhoods
Abbotswood & West Wellow · Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth · Romsey Town
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.