# Drayton Daisychain Preschool

Drayton Daisychain Preschool is a full-day nursery at Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Road, Drayton, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 1PA, in Drayton, Portsmouth. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drayton-daisychain-preschool-143461  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Road, Drayton, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 1PA
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 143461

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/16/143461

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1984 (Reference 143461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143461)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143461)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143461)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/94568)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Drayton United Church, 282 Havant Road, Drayton, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 1PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.846475,-1.046571

- Station: Cosham, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Drayton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Portsmouth there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Court Lane Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Highbury Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Morelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Portsdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Medina Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Peoples Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-ey410617) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dysart Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-2805219) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2855552) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Play House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-2717557) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peacock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peacock-pre-school-143513) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dolls House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolls-house-nursery-ey348827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Drayton Daisychain Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Drayton Daisychain Preschool Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Drayton Daisychain Preschool take?

Drayton Daisychain Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Drayton Daisychain Preschool?

Cosham is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143461)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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