# JC Little Explorers

JC Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at St John's Church Hall, London Road, Purbrook, PO7 5LQ, in Widley, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by JC Little Explorers LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2784381  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John's Church Hall, London Road, Purbrook, PO7 5LQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07301 004914
- Website: https://jclittleexplorers.com/
- Run by: [JC Little Explorers LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jc-little-explorers-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2784381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 April 2025, 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/16/2784381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2784381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784381)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784381)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John's Church Hall, London Road, Purbrook, PO7 5LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.867451,-1.044934

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Bog, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Berewood Town Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Berewood Playpark, 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newlands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Morelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Riverside Community Special School |  | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purbrook Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purbrook-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489996) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Woodside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodside-nursery-school-ey448854) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Deverell Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deverell-hall-pre-school-110367) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-mill-hill-160819) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Waterlooville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-waterlooville-2710814) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Growing Places @ Morelands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-places-morelands-ey374028) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is JC Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated JC Little Explorers Good at its inspection on 7 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can JC Little Explorers take?

JC Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs JC Little Explorers?

JC Little Explorers is run by JC Little Explorers LTD, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact JC Little Explorers?

You can call 07301 004914 and visit jclittleexplorers.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JC+Little+Explorers+-+Purbrook&query_place_id=ChIJV4Fdq3NDdEgRhu9BEHRBGMs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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