Nurseries in Gosport
Gosport is a coastal Hampshire district located on a peninsula opposite Portsmouth Harbour. It offers seafront walks, parks, play areas and established residential neighbourhoods that appeal to young families. With ferry links to Portsmouth, nearby naval bases and local employment, nursery demand is steady across the town and surrounding areas.
Parents in Gosport typically pay £63 per day for childcare, which is slightly 16% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £63
- Comparison
- -16% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,121 places
Nurseries near you in Gosport
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Gosport typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually offer funded places from age 2 or 3, with early education funding starting the term after your child turns 3.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Gosport generally range from £60–£115 per day, with slightly higher rates in modern purpose-built nurseries and settings close to main commuter routes and the ferry terminal.
All nurseries in Gosport are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hampshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play opportunities, staff ratios, how funded hours are delivered, any extra charges for meals or nappies, and how the nursery supports transitions to local schools.
Applying for funding
Gosport is covered by Hampshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hampshire County Council website
