# Little Wisp Town

Little Wisp Town is a sessional pre-school at Guide HQ, 1 Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5SN, in Eastleigh, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Willow The Wisp Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wisp-town-2610806  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Guide HQ, 1 Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5SN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07738 039999
- Website: http://www.willowthewispltd.co.uk/
- Run by: [Willow The Wisp Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willow-the-wisp-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2610806

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 September 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/16/2610806

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2610806). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610806)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610806)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610806)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1301133)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Guide HQ, 1 Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.967052,-1.362637

- Station: Eastleigh, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pirelli Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grantham Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Leigh Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fleming Park Parkland, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Pirelli Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cherbourg Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shakespeare Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Robin's Nest Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-community-pre-school-2881017) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cuddles and Care Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-day-nursery-2835636) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery Eastleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-eastleigh-2831751) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-2622052) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Delwood Eastleigh Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-delwood-eastleigh-day-nursery-and-preschool-2786186) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Crescent Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-preschool-2835637) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Wisp Town's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Wisp Town Good at its inspection on 7 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Wisp Town take?

Little Wisp Town is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Wisp Town?

Little Wisp Town is run by Willow The Wisp Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Wisp Town?

Eastleigh is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Wisp Town?

You can call 07738 039999 and visit www.willowthewispltd.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610806)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Wisp+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzVNj3UhzdEgRD7TUy4Xd6_Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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