# Milford Early Years Centre

Milford Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QF, in Milford on Sea, Hampshire. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milford-early-years-centre-2784515  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QF
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07535 051587
- Ofsted URN: 2784515

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2784515). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/904547)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Bank House, 5 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725678,-1.590417

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Carrington Lane Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Milford Pre-School Plus Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milford-pre-school-plus-ltd-ey350734) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Clock House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-2761638) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Pennington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-village-pre-school-ey272703) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-ey500066) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Trees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-trees-pre-school-ey422378) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Lymington Little Dolphins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lymington-little-dolphins-pre-school-110069) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Milford Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Milford Early Years Centre was inspected on 28 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Milford Early Years Centre take?

Milford Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Milford Early Years Centre?

You can call 07535 051587.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784515)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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