Best Nurseries in Southsea
19 nurseries in Southsea — 4 Outstanding, 8 Good
Ofsted ratings in Southsea
19
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
8
Good
7
Not yet rated
Merlin House, SOUTHSEA
Moorings Way Infant School, Southsea
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Southsea
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 Southsea?
Southsea has 19 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 8 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Southsea are rated Outstanding or Good?
63% of nurseries in Southsea are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Southsea?
This page lists all 19 nurseries in Southsea sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.