9 nurseries in SO21 (Compton, Colden Common, Easton)
Every day nursery with a SO21 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in South East after the free hours.
Day nurseries in SO21 (Compton, Colden Common, Easton), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo SO21 1JH | Outstanding | 21 October 2022 | 70 |
| 2 | RAFA Kidz Worthy Down SO21 2RG | Strong standard in 4 of 6 | 1 December 2025 | 37 |
| 3 | Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School SO21 2NB | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 20 January 2026 | 76 |
| 4 | Ampfield Childcare Hub SO21 2LD | Expected standard in 5 of 6 | 12 March 2026 | 65 |
| 5 | Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd SO21 2JW | Expected standard in all 6 | 12 February 2026 | 33 |
| 6 | South Wonston Day Nursery SO21 3EP | Requires improvement | 22 September 2025 | 26 |
| 7 | Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool SO21 2HJ | Safeguarding not met | 30 March 2026 | 106 |
| 8 | Bloom Education SO21 1DQ | Not yet graded | Not yet | |
| 9 | Busy Bees Sutton Scotney SO21 3JW | Not yet graded | Not yet | 62 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
SO21 is in Hampshire, covering Winchester.
Nursery fees in SO21
What day nurseries in South East charge on average. Fees in SO21 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £202no funded hours | £161after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £185no funded hours | £152after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £72after the free 15 hours | £144after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in SO21
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in SO21 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.