# My Little Explorers Forest Nursery

My Little Explorers Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hillside Cottage, Toothill Road, Romsey, SO51 9LN, in Rownhams, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 23 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-explorers-forest-nursery-2699668  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hillside Cottage, Toothill Road, Romsey, SO51 9LN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 023 8074 0310
- Website: https://www.mylittleexplorers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2699668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2024, 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/16/2699668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2699668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699668)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699668)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillside Cottage, Toothill Road, Romsey, SO51 9LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.963536,-1.464572

## 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 23 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| North Baddesley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Cedar School |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| North Baddesley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Fairisle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-little-explorers-ey467166) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Horns Drove Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horns-drove-community-childcare-ey345454) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hollytree Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollytree-community-pre-school-110120) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-ey495123) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-north-baddesley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey320254) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chilworth-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey417465) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is My Little Explorers Forest Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated My Little Explorers Forest Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can My Little Explorers Forest Nursery take?

My Little Explorers Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact My Little Explorers Forest Nursery?

You can call 023 8074 0310 and visit www.mylittleexplorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699668)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=My+Little+Explorers+Forest+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyY5BQCR1dEgRur6OgANMJoE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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