Welcome to our nursery in Purbrook
A cosy, calm nursery in the church hall at St John the Baptist Church, in the heart of Purbrook. The whole nursery is in one warm, welcoming hall, so every child is known by name. We have a small, engaging garden, and we head out on regular adventures to explore the local area.
Graded Good in every area
Purbrook was graded Good in every area at its first inspection in April 2025, with safeguarding judged effective. Here's what the inspector wrote, word for word.
“Children happily enter the nursery and confidently access the activities provided.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“They know the children extremely well and there is an effective key person system in place.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Managers provide an ambitious curriculum, which focuses on promoting independence and having good hygiene routines.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Managers use any additional funding well to support individual children's needs.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff feel extremely supported by their management team.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good self-esteem and show respect for others.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children communicate well with their peers and adults.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children move confidently and show strength in their hands for future writing.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Parents are very happy with the care provided.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children happily enter the nursery and confidently access the activities provided.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“They know the children extremely well and there is an effective key person system in place.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Managers provide an ambitious curriculum, which focuses on promoting independence and having good hygiene routines.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Managers use any additional funding well to support individual children's needs.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff feel extremely supported by their management team.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good self-esteem and show respect for others.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children communicate well with their peers and adults.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children move confidently and show strength in their hands for future writing.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Parents are very happy with the care provided.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff are quick to welcome the children and provide comfort if needed.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children enjoy their learning experiences in this safe environment.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good personal development skills.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“All children have equal opportunities to achieve and are progressing well in their development.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good behaviour and are kind to each other.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff promote communication and language development well.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff teach mathematics consistently throughout the day.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff communicate effectively with parents and keep them up to date on their child's development through an online system.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff are quick to welcome the children and provide comfort if needed.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children enjoy their learning experiences in this safe environment.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good personal development skills.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“All children have equal opportunities to achieve and are progressing well in their development.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have good behaviour and are kind to each other.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff promote communication and language development well.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff teach mathematics consistently throughout the day.”
Ofsted report · Good in every area“Staff communicate effectively with parents and keep them up to date on their child's development through an online system.”
Ofsted report · Good in every areaWhat makes us special
A small, engaging garden
A secure little garden for planting, bug hunts and messy play. Small, but well loved.
One cosy hall
The whole nursery is in one calm, welcoming hall, which helps little ones settle quickly.
Early starts
Open from 7:30am, so the commute works for working parents.
Local adventures
Regular outings to explore Purbrook: walks, nature spotting and trips into the community.
See a real day at JC Little Explorers
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- How funded hours work with us
- Our routines and curriculum
- Settling in, meals and the Famly app
- How to book your visit
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St John's Church Hall
Church Road, Purbrook, Hampshire PO7 5LQ
“I'd love to show you round — come and meet the team and see the nursery in action.”
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A nursery for families across Purbrook & Waterlooville
JC Little Explorers Purbrook is a small, homely nursery and preschool in the church hall at St John the Baptist Church, a few minutes from Waterlooville town centre and the A3. Families come to us from Purbrook, Waterlooville, Widley, Cowplain, Denmead and across the Havant area, and we accept Hampshire funded hours alongside fee-paying places from 6 months.
Purbrook nursery questions
Is there a nursery near Waterlooville?
Yes. JC Little Explorers Purbrook is a few minutes from Waterlooville town centre, in the church hall at St John the Baptist Church, Church Road, Purbrook PO7 5LQ. Many of our families live in Waterlooville.
What ages do you take at Purbrook?
Children from 6 months to 5 years. Funded hours start the term after your child turns 9 months; younger babies are welcome on a fee-paying place.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, all year round.
Do you accept Hampshire funded childcare?
Yes. We accept 15 and 30 funded hours a week, term time or stretched across the year, plus Tax-Free Childcare.
What did Ofsted say about you?
Southbourne was inspected in April 2026 and graded Strong standard for behaviour, welfare and wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership, with safeguarding met. Purbrook was graded Good in every area in April 2025. Both full reports are on the Ofsted website.
Come and see us — your little explorer is welcome too
A tour takes about 30 minutes. Meet the team, look around and ask anything. Most parents tell us they knew within five minutes.
Live in Waterlooville? Your nearest JC Little Explorers nursery
Looking for West Sussex? Visit our Southbourne nursery