# Nurseries in Portchester

We list 6 nurseries in Portchester (3 full-day, 3 sessional), with 288 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/portchester  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 6 (3 full-day · 3 sessional)
- Registered places: 288 (about 48 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Big Discoveries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-discoveries-nursery-ey543916) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Northern Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-pre-school-507933) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Portchester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-2604031) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Red Barn Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-barn-community-preschool-507811) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Castle Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-early-years-2840851) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Sprouts Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprouts-childcare-ltd-2881075) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/portchester/full-day.md) (3)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/portchester/sessional.md) (3)

## Postcode districts

- [PO16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po16.md) (12)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/paulsgrove.md) (6)
- [Fareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/fareham.md) (4)
- [Fleetlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/fleetlands.md) (1)
- [Bridgemary](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/bridgemary.md) (2)
- [Elson](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire/elson.md) (3)
- [Wymering](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/wymering.md) (2)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Portchester?

We list 6 nurseries in Portchester: 3 full-day and 3 sessional, with 288 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Portchester?

Neighbouring areas include Paulsgrove, Fareham, Fleetlands and Bridgemary.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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