Best nurseries in Woolston
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Southampton, 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 | Pixies Tree Full day care · 60 places · SO19 9BE | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Woolston Preschool Full day care · 28 places · SO19 9DB | Good (2025) |
| 3 | The Shore Woolston Sessional day care · 47 places · SO19 9FU | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Ladybirds Pre-school (Porchester Road) Sessional day care · 26 places · SO19 2JB | Good (2022) |
| 5 | YMCA Woolston Day Nursery Full day care · 108 places · SO19 9EF | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Woolston?
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 Woolston?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Woolston, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Pixies Tree, Woolston Preschool, The Shore Woolston.
How much does nursery cost in Woolston?
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 Woolston?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Southampton · Bitterne · Shirley · Sholing
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.