Hamble Early Years Centre

Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4NE
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  • Hamble Early Years Centre, Southampton
Hamble Early Years Centre is located just outside The Hamble School, opposite the sports centre Everyone Active.

The setting provides childcare and early years education for children aged 6 months to 4 years old.

There are two rooms, an under 3s unit equipment for young children with a development rich environment and a preschool room for over 3 year olds which provides a safe and inviting space for children to develop all the skills required to advance to school age..

The age-appropriate rooms support their changing developmental needs and provide access to a wonderful outside area.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vikki Barton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Childcare funding accepted
    Tax free childcare accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Hamble Early Years Centre Reviews (16)

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Hamble Early Years Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hamble Early Years Centre has 16 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in really well with his key worker, which has made such a difference. The facilities are great - clean, welcoming, and well-equipped. There are loads of fun daily activities that keep the children busy and happy. Overall, a wonderful preschool experience!
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so warm and welcoming - they really get to know each child and make them feel special. There's a brilliant mix of activities every day, from messy play and crafts to outdoor adventures and even baking. Our child comes home full of stories and smiles! The
outdoor space is fantastic, and they're out in all weathers, which we love. The food is amazing too - fresh, healthy, and varied. Our child has become so much more confident with trying new things. Communication is great, with regular updates and photos that help us feel connected. It's a nurturing, fun and safe environment where our child is thriving - we couldn't be happier!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attended HEYC from 9 months all the way to when she left for the school. She's always been happy going in, and made lots of friends with both the children and the staff.
I firmly believe that her experience at the Centre has contributed enormously to her becoming the confident, sociable
girl that she is. She has taken to "big school" like a duck to water as a result.
I couldnt recommend HEYC more highly - our second is already down to go when he is older!
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Review from Stacey S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the setting since September 2025 and I couldn't be happier with where she is.
She always comes out super happy and is always so excited to go in the morning also! The workers are all absolutely lovely and take such amazing care of the children they look after.
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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my daughter has high emotional needs and although she struggled at the start, the support given to her, and reassurance to me was brilliant. She's always got a smile on her face going into nursery now. All of the staff are fantastic and I love that the nursery focus on nature and outdoors
a lot, using lots of wooden toys and low stimulation activities.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a nearly three year old at Hamble Early Years, who has been with the nursery for over two years. The care he receives is incredible, his key worker is amazing and I can't imagine anywhere taking better interest or care in him.
I can't thank them enough
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Review from Tamsin S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery - my daughter has been attending full time since she was 9 months old and she loves it. Staff are really friendly and helpful and the activities on offer are excellent. Communication is good and they cater for additional dietary needs really well. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Paul B (Grandfather of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery my granddaughter attends has been nothing short of fantastic. From the very first day, the staff have been welcoming, friendly, and incredibly supportive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued. They are always cheerful and approachable, and it's clear
that they genuinely care about each child's wellbeing. My granddaughter absolutely loves going, and it's wonderful to see her excitement each morning. She is always engaged in a wide variety of activities, from creative arts and crafts to outdoor play, group learning, and imaginative games. Every week seems to bring something new, which keeps her interested and helps her grow in confidence and skills. It is such a comfort as a grandparent to know she is not only being well looked after, but is also thriving and enjoying her time. I couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives, and I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent or family member.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending this nursery for almost a year and a half now. It is a fantastic nursery, everyone who works here is so friendly and helpful. My child has and is still thriving here, I don't think their development would be to this level had they not gone here!
I love the app that keeps
me up to date with progress and what they've done for the day. I can see that everyone working here loves the job and working with the children, they're so engaged with them, getting them involved in a lot of different activities and sometimes even trips out to different places!
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Review from Emma S (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old. She absolutely loves it. The staff are all wonderful and my granddaughter has formed a precious bond with her key worker. She puts her arms out to her when we drop her at the door which is reassuring to know that she is happy
and wanting to stay when we walk away.
On collection, when they bring her out to us we get an account of how her day went and anything relevant that we need to know. We also get updates during the day via the Tapestry app which we love to see.
The nursery is secure, you cannot just walk in. The doors are always locked and the children are greeted in the morning by their key worker or another member of staff who they know and the same on collection.
The facility also boasts a fabulous brand new air conditioned baby unit which is beautifully furnished and very welcoming. (They allowed us to have an escorted peek).
I honestly cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Gulrasoul M (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience at the nursery has been wonderful! The staff is incredibly caring and supportive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My child enjoys the engaging activities, which promote both learning and creativity. I've seen great progress in their social skills and confidence. Highly recommend
this nursery for any parent! It's a great place for learning and making friends.
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Review from Melanie S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since the middle of June, and we all couldn't be happier with the experience. She settled in quickly and now absolutely loves going, it feels like a little family.
In just a short time, her confidence has grown so much, and she has already learnt so many
new things. The staff have a wonderful attention to detail, noticing the little things about her personality and progress, which makes me feel she is really seen and valued. It's also lovely to hear the way they speak about her, with such warmth and genuine care.
I feel completely reassured knowing she is in such a nurturing and supportive environment, whilst exploring and learning new things. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from O B (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Hamble Early Years Centre since he was 7 months old (now about to turn 4!) and we couldnt recommend the setting any more!


The team are always ensuring my son feels heard and we really love the 'home from home' feel that the setting offers.


We love the fact that our son

gets to go and explore in the local community. He has been able to go on the bus, go to the park, duck pond, shops... and he comes home telling us everything he has learned from these experiences.


Every week our son will be involved in a club.. he especially likes sports club and cooking club :)


The team at Hamble Early Years always go above and beyond, they have become apart of our extended family.

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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for over 3 years and always been so happy. He's received good care from staff, as a parent regular updates as well and we could not say a negative word about it. We would 100% recommend
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how happy I have been with this nursery. Every member of staff has been wonderful, caring and kind. They have guided, and taken great care and genuine interest in the well being and happiness of all 3 of my children that have attended. They are always doing wonderful and creative
activities. Thank you so much for all your hard work, time and amazing commitment that you put into nurturing the children at hamble early years.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, the staff are always so welcoming and engaging with the children. My child has learnt so much at nursery and now the pre-school room. My child enjoys coming to nursery and has made some lovely friendships there. I would highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10 for Hamble Early Years Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.948 for Hamble Early Years Centre is calculated as follows: ( (182 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.948
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hamble Early Years Centre is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamble Early Years Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Hamble Early Years Centre accepts?

Hamble Early Years Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hamble Early Years Centre Open?

Hamble Early Years Centre is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Hamble Early Years Centre have capacity for?

Hamble Early Years Centre has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Hamble Early Years Centre to the centre of Southampton?

4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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