# Applemore Early Years Centre

Applemore Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at Applemore College, Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ, in Dibden, Hampshire. It is registered for 64 children. It is run by Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2895266  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Applemore College, Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 07444 147533
- Website: http://theearlyyearsgroup.co.uk/centres/applemore
- Run by: [Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/applemore-early-years-centre-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2895266

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2895266). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895266)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895266)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895266)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1971088)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Applemore College, Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.861941,-1.430982

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Fletcher Close Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Applemore College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2856728) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-ey543492) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Applemore Early Years Centre take?

Applemore Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Applemore Early Years Centre?

Applemore Early Years Centre is run by Applemore Early Years Centre Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Applemore Early Years Centre?

You can call 07444 147533 and visit theearlyyearsgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895266)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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