Best nurseries in Southsea
10 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 | Southsea Nature Nursery Sessional day care · 38 places · PO5 3QW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Full day care · 80 places · PO5 2NR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Milton Park Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · PO4 8ET | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Full day care · 40 places · PO5 3DZ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery Full day care · 54 places · PO5 3DZ | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Fledglings Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · PO4 0AG | Good (2024) |
| 7 | St Jude's Church Nursery Full day care · 95 places · PO5 3BW | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare) Full day care · 46 places · PO4 0DT | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Rainbow Corner Nursery School Full day care · 60 places · PO5 1PX | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Stagecoach Portsmouth Sessional day care · PO5 3ES | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Southsea?
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 Southsea?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Southsea, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Southsea Nature Nursery, Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery, Milton Park Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Southsea?
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 Southsea?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Portsmouth · Cosham · End · Fratton · Paulsgrove · Alexandra Park · Milton
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.