# Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare)

Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare) is a full-day nursery at Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP, in Swaythling, Southampton. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardmoor-early-years-centre-daycare-ey319331  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 023 8055 2220
- Website: http://www.hardmoor.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY319331

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/EY319331

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY319331). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319331)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319331)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319331)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/220019)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.945369,-1.385780

- Station: Swaythling, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leaside Way Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Daisy Dip Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Leaside Way Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Daisy Dip Park, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southampton there are about 3.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bassett Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Swaythling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Portswood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Highfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Vermont School |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honeybeez Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybeez-pre-school-148853) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey348221) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mansbridge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mansbridge-community-pre-school-ey546269) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Southampton University Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southampton-university-early-years-centre-ey258679) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [YMCA Eastleigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-eastleigh-nursery-2641047) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bracken Place Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracken-place-day-nursery-511326) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare) Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare) take?

Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare) is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare)?

Swaythling is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hardmoor Early Years Centre (Daycare)?

You can call 023 8055 2220 and visit www.hardmoor.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319331)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hardmoor+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJI2IXRZJzdEgREHZGWrICj48)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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