# Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd is a full-day nursery at Unit F1 Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way, Gosport, PO12 4BG, in Elson, Hampshire. It is registered for 145 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 3.3 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448927  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit F1 Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way, Gosport, PO12 4BG
- Registered places: 145
- Phone: 023 9252 2614
- Website: http://www.little-explorers-nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY448927

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 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.

Inspection history:

- 3 March 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 13 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448927

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY448927). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448927)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448927)
- Registered places: 145 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448927)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/627737)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit F1 Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way, Gosport, PO12 4BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.817639,-1.153229

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elson Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Elson Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Academy Rowner | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rowner Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brockhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bedenham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Grange Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gateway Elson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-elson-ey458400) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ey548189) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rosie's Little Blessings Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosies-little-blessings-nursery-limited-2747729) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Steady-Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steady-steps-pre-school-ey364360) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [HEDCA Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedca-preschool-2713722) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Gateway Brockhurst Avery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gateway-brockhurst-avery-ey554889) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd take?

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 145 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school Ltd?

You can call 023 9252 2614 and visit www.little-explorers-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448927)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery+and+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJgcvSw7VndEgRN036rMb74-8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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