# Little Bears Forest Preschool

Little Bears Forest Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Langstone Centre, Shore Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8NB, in Baffins, Portsmouth. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-forest-preschool-2695019  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Langstone Centre, Shore Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8NB
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07544 112751
- Website: http://www.littlebearsforestpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2695019

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2024, 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/16/2695019

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2695019). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695019)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695019)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695019)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Langstone Centre, Shore Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.802261,-1.051543

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tamworth Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stacey Community Orchard, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Portsmouth there are about 3.3 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorings Way Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Langstone Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2021) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Meon Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Meon Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mary Rose Academy |  | 2–19 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Milton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wimborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Stacey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stacey-pre-school-2673867) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Langstone Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langstone-community-nursery-ey312287) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-corner-pre-school-ey308683) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Spinnakers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-spinnakers-pre-school-ey415088) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Thinkers @ Meon Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-meon-way-2803268) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [WillowTree Nursery Portsmouth Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowtree-nursery-portsmouth-limited-2675794) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Bears Forest Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Bears Forest Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Bears Forest Preschool take?

Little Bears Forest Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Bears Forest Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Little Bears Forest Preschool?

You can call 07544 112751 and visit www.littlebearsforestpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695019)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bears+Forest+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJY6PPgfdcdEgREVLpLwFo8qo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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