Nurseries in Winchester
Winchester is one of Hampshire’s most desirable districts, offering historic streets, top-performing schools, green spaces and excellent commuter links into London Waterloo. Covering Winchester city, Kings Worthy, Alresford and surrounding villages, nursery demand is consistently high and places fill quickly.
Parents in Winchester typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- -1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,598 places
Nurseries near you in Winchester
nuuri registered
30 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
16 November 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Winchester usually accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3 depending on funding eligibility and demand.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds may qualify earlier based on circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded support.
Nursery fees in Winchester are typically £75–£145 per day, with some of the highest rates in Hampshire due to strong demand and high-quality provision.
All nurseries in Winchester are regulated by Ofsted and early years funding is overseen by Hampshire County Council.
Ask about waiting list times, teacher qualifications, outdoor access, how funded hours are structured and any additional charges for meals or clubs.
Applying for funding
Winchester 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
