# Little Shipmates Day Nursery

Little Shipmates Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB, in Hythe, Hampshire. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Shipmates Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 023 8084 1166
- Website: http://www.littleshipmates.com/little-shipmates-day-nursery-hythe-southampton
- Run by: [Little Shipmates Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-shipmates-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY500189

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, 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/EY500189

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY500189). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500189)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500189)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500189)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/594629)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Malwood Road West, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.868419,-1.406360

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ewart Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Shipmates Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-pre-school-ey543492) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Orchard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2856728) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2895266) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Shipmates Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Shipmates Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Shipmates Day Nursery take?

Little Shipmates Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Shipmates Day Nursery?

Little Shipmates Day Nursery is run by Little Shipmates Group Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Shipmates Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8084 1166 and visit www.littleshipmates.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500189)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Shipmates+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJoesIITB3dEgRbiPDzBbZurs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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