Heather Rabbit Nursery
Outstanding★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Hook for children from birth to 5, open 08:30 to 15:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Open since 1986, with 26 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Hampshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Hampshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
RG27 9JPWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 17 September 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Nursery staff create a vibrant and stimulating environment, consistently providing children with engaging activities and memorable outings that ignite a genuine enthusiasm for learning. These highly motivated and passionate staff skilfully build upon each child's existing knowledge and abilities, enabling them to develop the essential skills needed for their future education. Children embrace opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities, such as caring for guinea pigs and rabbits.
The setting makes exceptional use of its natural surroundings. Children relish woodland walks that spark creative thinking and lively conversation. They eagerly balance on logs and assess the conditions of the terrain, demonstrating impressive physical development as they navigate muddy and sometimes slippery ground.
These experiences provide ample opportunities for children to extend their knowledge, challenge themselves and work collaboratively, resulting in a rich and dynamic learning environment, where every child has the chance to flourish.
- 17 September 2025Outstanding Safeguarding: Yes
- 9 January 2020Outstanding
- 9 July 2015Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Heather Rabbit Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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