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Childcare in Portsmouth

Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.

180

Providers

119

Nurseries

11.5%

Outstanding

—

Avg fee

Top-rated nurseries in Portsmouth

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Portsmouth

In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.

Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are there in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth has 180 registered childcare providers: 119 nurseries and 61 childminders.

How good are nurseries in Portsmouth?

11.5% of rated providers in Portsmouth hold an Outstanding grade (13 Outstanding, 99 Good).

Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Portsmouth?

Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Portsmouth. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.

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Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.