# Little Stars Preschool

Little Stars Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DU, in Hythe, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-2752665  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hythe and Dibden Community Centre, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DU
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2752665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2025, 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/16/2752665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2752665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752665)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752665)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hythe and Dibden Community Centre, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.870175,-1.401719

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ewart Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wildground Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wildground Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bower Lodge School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Shipmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shipmates-day-nursery-ey500189) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hive Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hive-day-nursery-and-preschool-2871765) |  |  |  | 0.3 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) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Applemore Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-2597175) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Preschool Good at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Preschool take?

Little Stars Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752665)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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