Nurseries in Southampton
50 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Southampton centre — 6 Outstanding, 44 Good
Ofsted ratings in Southampton
50
Total nurseries
6
Outstanding
44
Good
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Southampton
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Southampton?
We found 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Southampton centre, of which 6 are rated Outstanding and 44 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Southampton are Outstanding or Good?
100% of nurseries near Southampton centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Southampton?
This page lists nurseries near Southampton centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Southampton for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Southampton?
Yes — many nurseries in Southampton offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.
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.