# Cowplain Day Nursery

Cowplain Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cowplain Activities Centre, Padnell Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO8 8EH, in Cowplain, Hampshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowplain-day-nursery-2804907  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cowplain Activities Centre, Padnell Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO8 8EH
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07886 607198
- Website: https://www.cowplaindaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2804907

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/16/2804907

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2804907). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804907)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804907)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804907)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cowplain Activities Centre, Padnell Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO8 8EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.895280,-1.012044

- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padnell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Padnell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Rachel Madocks School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Jubilee School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Padnell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padnell-pre-school-ey437909) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey444262) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Westbrook Little People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbrook-little-people-109994) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Queenswood Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenswood-lodge-2610385) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hart Plain Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-daycare-2659838) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Woodcroft Pre School and Wrap around care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodcroft-pre-school-and-wrap-around-care-ey339593) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cowplain Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cowplain Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cowplain Day Nursery take?

Cowplain Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cowplain Day Nursery?

You can call 07886 607198 and visit www.cowplaindaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804907)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cowplain+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwZ5R9nBEdEgRNGRLuXdHayA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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