# Lymington Centre Pre-School

Lymington Centre Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BQ, in Lymington, Hampshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-2627921  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01590 672337
- Website: https://lymingtoncommunity.com/lymington-centre-pre-school/
- Ofsted URN: 2627921

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, 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/16/2627921

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2021 (Reference 2627921). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627921)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627921)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627921)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.760231,-1.542888

- Station: Lymington Town, 0.3 miles
- Station: Lymington Pier, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Emsworth Road Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Grove Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lymington Meadows, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Emsworth Road Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lymington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Pennington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Walhampton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Priestlands School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pennington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-village-pre-school-ey272703) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Clock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-2761638) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Paint Pots Boldre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-boldre-2712911) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature (Lymington) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-lymington-ltd-ey350662) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lymington Centre Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lymington Centre Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lymington Centre Pre-School take?

Lymington Centre Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lymington Centre Pre-School?

Lymington Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lymington Centre Pre-School?

You can call 01590 672337 and visit lymingtoncommunity.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627921)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lymington+Centre+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJx3rAemWHc0gR2TlnuyEyOH0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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