# Growing Places @ Morelands

Growing Places @ Morelands is a full-day nursery at Morelands Primary School, Crookhorn Lane, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 5QL, in Crookhorn, Hampshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Community Childcare Centres.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-morelands-ey374028  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Morelands Primary School, Crookhorn Lane, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 5QL
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 023 9224 1798
- Website: http://www.growingplaces.org.uk/
- Run by: [Community Childcare Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/community-childcare-centres)
- Ofsted URN: EY374028

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374028

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference EY374028). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374028)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374028)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374028)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/63534)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Morelands Primary School, Crookhorn Lane, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 5QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.858315,-1.030856

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Riverside Community Special School |  | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Top Tots Day Nursery Fort Purbrook Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-day-nursery-fort-purbrook-limited-2630791) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Peacock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peacock-pre-school-143513) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2855552) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Farlington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farlington-day-nursery-ey263787) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [JC Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2784381) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purbrook-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489996) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Growing Places @ Morelands's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Growing Places @ Morelands Outstanding at its inspection on 20 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Growing Places @ Morelands take?

Growing Places @ Morelands is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Places @ Morelands?

Growing Places @ Morelands is run by Community Childcare Centres, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Growing Places @ Morelands?

Bedhampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Growing Places @ Morelands?

You can call 023 9224 1798 and visit www.growingplaces.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374028)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Places+%40+Morelands+%28Purbrook+%2F+Crookhorn+%2F+Waterlooville%29&query_place_id=ChIJo7XrbV1DdEgRlWUEXC_gKvI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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