# Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd

Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2HW, in Holbury, Hampshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey432713  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2HW
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 023 8112 0016
- Website: http://saplingsdaynursery.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY432713

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 March 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2011 (Reference EY432713). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/554981)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cadland Primary School, Whitefield Road, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.827849,-1.386456

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holbury Manor Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Holbury Manor Wild Play Site, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lift New Forest | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Good Shepherd Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/good-shepherd-pre-school-110538) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-fawley-2710815) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-ey297420) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tops Fawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-fawley-2531665) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-ey550384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey281439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 25 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd take?

Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Saplings (Childrens) Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 023 8112 0016 and visit saplingsdaynursery.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY432713)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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