Best nurseries in Rooksdown
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 | Blossom Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 76 places · RG24 9XA | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Castle Hill Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · RG23 8JQ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Littlemonkeys Daycare Full day care · 60 places · RG23 8AN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Little Lambs Preschool Full day care · 26 places · RG23 8BU | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Basingstoke Hospital Full day care · 100 places · RG24 9NJ | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Rooksdown?
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 Rooksdown?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Rooksdown; listed first: Blossom Day Nursery Ltd, Castle Hill Pre-School, Littlemonkeys Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Rooksdown?
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 Rooksdown?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Basingstoke · Tadley · Bramley · Kingsclere · Old Basing · Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) · Hatch Warren · Kempshott · Popley
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.