# Dimension Childcare

Dimension Childcare is a full-day nursery at HORNDEAN CAMPUS BARTON CROSS, HORNDEAN, HAMPSHIRE, PO8 9PQ, in Horndean, Hampshire. It is registered for 135 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dimension-childcare-110237  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: HORNDEAN CAMPUS BARTON CROSS, HORNDEAN, HAMPSHIRE, PO8 9PQ
- Registered places: 135
- Ofsted URN: 110237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 August 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/16/110237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 110237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110237)
- Registered places: 135 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110237)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: HORNDEAN CAMPUS BARTON CROSS, HORNDEAN, HAMPSHIRE, PO8 9PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.913393,-1.010067

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Catherington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Padnell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Padnell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Rachel Madocks School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-day-nursery-2795696) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Catherington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catherington-nursery-ey342605) | 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 |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey444262) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nursery-ey471265) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cowplain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cowplain-day-nursery-2804907) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dimension Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dimension Childcare Good at its inspection on 29 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dimension Childcare take?

Dimension Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 135 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110237)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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