# Kingsmead Day Nursery

Kingsmead Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 120 Kingsway, Eastleigh, SO53 5DW, in Hocombe, Hampshire. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-ey472483  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 120 Kingsway, Eastleigh, SO53 5DW
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 023 8025 3815
- Website: https://kingsmeadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY472483

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/EY472483

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY472483). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472483)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472483)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472483)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/129817)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 120 Kingsway, Eastleigh, SO53 5DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.996377,-1.367508

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Scantabout Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Merdon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fryern Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fryern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Otterbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sherborne House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherborne-house-nursery-2542978) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-otterbourne-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey450001) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chandlers-ford-day-nursery-and-preschool-511099) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Peter Pan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-ey433855) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkview Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkview-community-playgroup-ey479965) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, Chandlers Ford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-chandlers-ford-2885945) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingsmead Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kingsmead Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingsmead Day Nursery take?

Kingsmead Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingsmead Day Nursery?

Chandlers Ford is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kingsmead Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8025 3815 and visit kingsmeadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472483)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kingsmead+Day+Nursery+Chandlers+Ford&query_place_id=ChIJR4kDMzBzdEgRg16PjbEscyQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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