# Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School is a full-day nursery at Oaktree Family Group, Alver Valley Family Centre, 19 Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport, PO13 8AA, in Rowner, Hampshire. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Oaktree Family Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-ducks-nursery-and-pre-school-ey294995  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oaktree Family Group, Alver Valley Family Centre, 19 Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport, PO13 8AA
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 023 9251 2967
- Website: http://www.dinkyducksdaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Oaktree Family Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/oaktree-family-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY294995

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 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/EY294995

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY294995). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294995)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294995)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294995)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/627735)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oaktree Family Group, Alver Valley Family Centre, 19 Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport, PO13 8AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.803494,-1.169620

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alver Valley Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alver Valley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Grange Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rowner Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brockhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gomer Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| King's Academy Rowner | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swift Under Threes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swift-under-threes-2804096) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Seahawk Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahawk-under-fives-ey546951) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gateway Grange Rowner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-grange-rowner-ey458398) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Merritime Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merritime-nursery-2629128) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Swan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swan-pre-school-109792) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Spoonbill Under 3's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spoonbill-under-3s-ey374116) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School take?

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School?

Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School is run by Oaktree Family Group Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School?

You can call 023 9251 2967 and visit www.dinkyducksdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294995)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dinky+Ducks+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJO9W_APRndEgRShB0Hu_zaow)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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