# Growing Places @ Oakmeadow

Growing Places @ Oakmeadow is a full-day nursery at Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL, in Hill Park, Hampshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Community Childcare Centres.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-oakmeadow-ey258696  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01329 849349
- Website: http://www.growingplaces.org.uk/
- Run by: [Community Childcare Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/community-childcare-centres)
- Ofsted URN: EY258696

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, 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/EY258696

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2003 (Reference EY258696). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258696)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258696)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258696)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/39651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.862190,-1.213450

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green (Greendale close), 0.2 miles
- Park: Blackbrook Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Orchard Lea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Orchard Lea Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Francis Special School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Heathfield Special School |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ranvilles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ranvilles Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Faces Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-ey485718) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Munchkins Fareham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-fareham-2870935) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Good Manors Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-manors-day-nurseries-ltd-ey289526) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-ey347075) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Penguin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penguin-pre-school-507833) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kidz Inc Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-inc-ltd-ey252739) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Growing Places @ Oakmeadow Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Growing Places @ Oakmeadow is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Growing Places @ Oakmeadow?

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

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

Fareham is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01329 849349 and visit www.growingplaces.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258696)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Places&query_place_id=ChIJoc4sejZvdEgREV2BcF4dXXM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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