# Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo is a full-day nursery at Marwell Zoo, Colden Common, Owslebury, WINCHESTER, SO21 1JH, in Upper Meon Valley, Hampshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Love Nature Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-marwell-zoo-ey536489  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marwell Zoo, Colden Common, Owslebury, WINCHESTER, SO21 1JH
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01962 777403
- Website: http://www.kidslovenature.co.uk/marwell-zoo/
- Run by: [Kids Love Nature Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-love-nature-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY536489

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, 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/EY536489

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY536489). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536489)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536489)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536489)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 10 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1201162)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marwell Zoo, Colden Common, Owslebury, WINCHESTER, SO21 1JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.989340,-1.282400

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owslebury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Colden Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-fair-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey481475) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rainbows Pre-School Ltd Fair](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-pre-school-ltd-fair-ey556974) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-colden-common-preschool-2845083) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School, Upham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-upham-2603777) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Dandelion Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-preschool-110010) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Footprints Pre-schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-pre-schools-limited-ey477650) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo Outstanding at its inspection on 21 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo take?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo is run by Kids Love Nature Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo?

You can call 01962 777403 and visit www.kidslovenature.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536489)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Love+Nature+Kindergarten+at+Marwell+Zoo&query_place_id=ChIJu60EfUdtdEgRz-UFGIPI7PE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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