Nurseries in Havant
Havant district includes Havant town, Waterlooville, Emsworth and Hayling Island, combining coastal living with easy access to Portsmouth and the A27. Families benefit from beaches, parks, local high streets and good transport links, with a mix of established nurseries and newer purpose-built settings.
Parents in Havant typically pay £66 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £66
- Comparison
- -13% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,143 places
Nurseries near you in Havant
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Havant generally accept babies from 3 months old. School and council nurseries tend to offer early education places from age 2 or 3 depending on funding eligibility and local demand.
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 Havant usually range from £60–£125 per day, with higher rates in Waterlooville, newer nurseries and settings with extended opening hours for working parents.
All nurseries in Havant are inspected and regulated by Ofsted, with funding and sufficiency overseen by Hampshire County Council.
Ask about access to outdoor and beach-based learning, flexibility around funded hours, charges for meals or trips, and how the nursery keeps parents updated day-to-day.
Applying for funding
Havant 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
