# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in Portsmouth

We list 17 nurseries in Portsmouth that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 71 nurseries in the area. Across all 71 nurseries in Portsmouth (54 full-day, 17 sessional) there are 3,426 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/sessional  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 71 (54 full-day · 17 sessional)
- Registered places: 3,426 (about 48 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southsea Nature Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southsea-nature-nursery-2655061) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [The Elizabeth Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elizabeth-foundation-143465) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [Langstone Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langstone-community-nursery-ey312287) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Fledglings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-ey495412) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Bears Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-forest-preschool-2695019) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  |  |  |
| [St Nicholas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-preschool-ey560282) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Castle Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-pre-school-ltd-ey378932) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Dream Catchers Play School North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-school-north-end-2726089) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Admirals Stamshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-admirals-stamshaw-2594986) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Creators Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-creators-pre-school-2731801) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Springwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwood-preschool-2738544) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Stacey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stacey-pre-school-2673867) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Thinkers @ Meon Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-meon-way-2803268) | Sessional pre-school | Report card, May 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Little Planet Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-planet-nursery-and-preschool-2898157) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Little Thinkers at Penbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-penbridge-2889504) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [The Play Corner Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-corner-paulsgrove-2872557) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2855552) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/full-day.md) (54)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/sessional.md) (17)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/outstanding.md) (8)

## Areas within Portsmouth

- [Southsea](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/southsea.md) (9)
- [Drayton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/drayton.md) (6)
- [Fratton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/fratton.md) (6)
- [Milton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/milton.md) (6)
- [North End](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/north-end.md) (6)
- [Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/paulsgrove.md) (6)
- [Cosham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/cosham.md) (4)
- [Highbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/highbury.md) (4)
- [Baffins](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/baffins.md) (3)
- [Buckland](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/buckland.md) (3)
- [Hilsea](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/hilsea.md) (2)
- [St Francis Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/st-francis-court.md) (2)
- [Tipner](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/tipner.md) (2)
- [Vicarage Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/vicarage-row.md) (2)
- [Wymering](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/wymering.md) (2)
- [Anchorage Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/anchorage-park.md) (1)
- [Eastney](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/eastney.md) (1)
- [Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/kingston.md) (1)
- [Landport](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/landport.md) (1)
- [Old Portsmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/old-portsmouth.md) (1)
- [Portsea](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/portsea.md) (1)
- [Stamshaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/stamshaw.md) (1)
- [Whale Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/portsmouth/whale-island.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [PO1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po1.md) (8)
- [PO17](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po17.md) (6)
- [PO2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po2.md) (17)
- [PO3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po3.md) (6)
- [PO4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po4.md) (11)
- [PO5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po5.md) (7)
- [PO6](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/po6.md) (22)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Isle of Wight](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/isle-of-wight.md) (35)
- [Southampton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/southampton.md) (80)
- [Hampshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/hampshire.md) (572)
- [West Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/west-sussex.md) (363)
- [Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole.md) (126)
- [Brighton and Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/brighton-and-hove.md) (110)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in Portsmouth?

We list 17 nurseries in Portsmouth that match: sessional / pre-school.

### How many nurseries are there in Portsmouth?

We list 71 nurseries in Portsmouth: 54 full-day and 17 sessional, with 3,426 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Portsmouth?

Neighbouring areas include Isle of Wight, Southampton, Hampshire and West Sussex.

## Sources

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

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
