Nurseries and childcare in Locks Heath
We know of 9 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Locks Heath, 6 of them in Locks Heath itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Locks Heath, nearest first
- Lockswood Care and Wellbeing Centre Day care preschool · 130m Centre Way, Southampton, SO31 6DX Call
- Locks Heath Keystone Child care and day care · 0.2 miles Heath Rd, Locks Heath, SO31 6PJ Call
- Baby Sensory Fareham & Waterlooville Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Catisfield, Waterlooville and Whiteley , Southampton, SO31 Call
- Ducklings Preschool Preschool · 0.5 miles Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Brook Ln, Southampton, SO31 5 Call
- Priory Park Pre School Preschool · 0.5 miles Southampton, SO31 6AY Call
- Jigsaw Preschool Preschool · 0.6 miles 121 Abshot Rd, Fareham, PO14 4NH Call
- Little Sunbeams Preschool Preschool · 0.8 miles Waypoint Church, 255 Hunts Pond Rd, Fareham, PO14 4PG 5 Call
- Rocking Horse Childcare - Vikki Moreman Home service · 0.8 miles Swanwick Lane, Fareham, SO31
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery And Preschool In Park Gate Preschool · 0.9 miles Warwick House, Beacon Bottom, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 7GQ Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Locks Heath?
We know of 9 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Locks Heath. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Locks Heath
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