# Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Vicarage Farm, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD, in Crowdhill, Hampshire. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-fair-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey481475  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Vicarage Farm, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 023 8184 3316
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/fair-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY481475

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY481475). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1109589)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vicarage Farm, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.977734,-1.302294

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crowdhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Fair Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The King's School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Fair Oak Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Stoke Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Colden Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wyvern College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbows Pre-School Ltd Fair](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-pre-school-ltd-fair-ey556974) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbows Village Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-village-preschool-ltd-2805572) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Footprints Pre-schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-pre-schools-limited-ey477650) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-marwell-zoo-ey536489) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-colden-common-preschool-2845083) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Robins Nest Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-community-preschool-2690788) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 023 8184 3316 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Fair+Oak+Day+Nurseries+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ62YAvGNtdEgRR-yHhmpTU_s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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