# Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School

Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Community Room, c/o Lymington Infants School, Avenue Road, LYMINGTON, SO41 9GP, in Lymington, Hampshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Room, c/o Lymington Infants School, Avenue Road, LYMINGTON, SO41 9GP
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07943 039493
- Website: https://www.lymingtonlittledolphins.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 110069

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110069

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 110069). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110069)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110069)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Room, c/o Lymington Infants School, Avenue Road, LYMINGTON, SO41 9GP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.761084,-1.547261

- Station: Lymington Town, 0.4 miles
- Station: Lymington Pier, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Emsworth Road Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lymington Meadows, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grove Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Emsworth Road Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Lymington Meadows Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Knight Gardens Playground, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 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) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lymington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Pennington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Walhampton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Priestlands School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lymington Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-2627921) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pennington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-village-pre-school-ey272703) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Clock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-2761638) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 0.8 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 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 11 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School take?

Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

Lymington Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School?

You can call 07943 039493 and visit www.lymingtonlittledolphins.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110069)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lymington+Little+Dolphins+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvTPB4ZmHc0gRvhvjSDGemc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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