--- title: "Nursery Advice | Compare UK Nurseries, Ofsted Ratings & Fees" description: "Compare 14,000+ UK day nurseries on Nursery Advice. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours and parent reviews — find the right setting for your family." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Search [Compare nurseries](/compare) · [Funding calculator](/parent-hub/childcare-cost-calculator) · [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) · [Saved Nurseries](/saved) ![Toddlers building together with wooden blocks at a UK nursery](/assets/hero-dXPd2HaU.webp "Toddlers playing with wooden blocks at a UK day nursery") 14,487 Day Nurseries 1,790 Rated Outstanding 154 Local authorities Ofsted Data refreshed weekly ![Key worker reading a picture book with two children](/assets/story-1-Da6Bp8q-.webp "A nursery key worker sharing a picture book with two children") Built around real nursery life ## Every listing is grounded in the latest Ofsted inspection. We pull straight from Ofsted's Management Information feed each week, then enrich it with fees, opening hours and parent reviews. If a setting hasn't been inspected yet, we say so — we'll never invent a rating. ![Child pressing play-dough into a wooden table](/assets/story-2-CqgXXjPr.webp "Messy play at nursery — child moulding play-dough") ### Filter by what actually matters Filter by Ofsted rating, age range, distance and inspection date. Extras like funded hours, SEND support or garden access show up where the nursery has shared that detail — we won't pretend to know what we don't. ![Nursery garden with wellies and raised beds](/assets/story-3-DsDr0Noc.webp "Outdoor nursery garden with wellies and raised planting beds") ### Compare up to four side by side Shortlist your favourites and compare fees, ratings and inspection history before you book a visit. What you get with Nursery Advice ## Every UK nursery, in one trustworthy place. We pull every Ofsted-registered setting in the country into one directory, refresh the inspection data weekly, and add the bits parents actually need — fees guidance, opening hours, real photos and honest summaries — so you can shortlist confidently from the sofa. ### Every Ofsted-registered setting Day nurseries, pre-schools and childminders across England, Scotland, Wales and NI — not just the ones who pay to be listed. ### Weekly Ofsted refresh Grades, inspection dates and report extracts pulled directly from Ofsted and re-checked every week — including the new-format Ofsted reports as they roll out. ### Side-by-side comparison Save your favourites and line up to four nurseries to compare grades, hours, fees and feedback at a glance. ### Verified parent voice Quotes drawn from inspection reports — never invented, never paid for, always tied to a specific visit. Parent Hub ## Plain-English guides for UK parents. Funded hours, sleep regressions, weaning, EYFS, choosing a nursery — written from gov.uk, NHS and Lullaby Trust sources. [Browse Parent Hub →](/parent-hub) [ Choosing childcare ### Ofsted's new report cards: what's changed and what it means for your nursery Ofsted retired its single-word grades in November 2025. Inspections now produce a colour-coded report card with several evaluation areas scored on a 5-point scale, plus a separate safeguarding judgement. Here's how to read it — and why most nurseries still show the old grade for now. Read guide → ](/parent-hub/ofsted-report-cards-explained)[ Funding & money ### 30 hours of funded childcare — the 2026 working parents’ guide From September 2025, working parents in England can access up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week from when their child is nine months old. Here’s exactly who qualifies, what counts, and how to apply. Read guide → ](/parent-hub/30-hours-free-childcare)[ Choosing childcare ### Choosing a nursery: a parent’s 10-point checklist Visit days are short and emotional. Walk in with this 10-point checklist and you’ll come out with a clear answer — not just a vibe. Built from our review of 28,000+ Ofsted reports. Read guide → ](/parent-hub/choosing-a-nursery-checklist) ## Featured nurseries with current Ofsted reports. [Browse all 14,487 Day Nurseries →](/search) ![Bright Horizons Canterbury in Canterbury](/assets/bright-horizons-canterbury-BQEZYSHk.webp "Bright Horizons Canterbury, a day nursery in Canterbury") ### Bright Horizons Canterbury Ofsted Good Canterbury · CT1 1SW ★ 4.1 · 20 parent reviews A bright, well-resourced setting with thoughtful daily routines and an ambitious curriculum. Families praise the warm key-worker relationships and rich, hands-on learning environment. [View nursery →](/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ct1-1sw-ey307211) ![Belmont Day Nursery in Ilford](/assets/belmont-day-nursery-Dnu7Y4TV.webp "Belmont Day Nursery, a day nursery in Ilford") ### Belmont Day Nursery Ofsted Good Ilford · IG1 1YW ★ 4.8 · 127 parent reviews A nurturing London nursery where children build confidence through play. Parents highlight kind, attentive staff and clear communication about each child's day. [View nursery →](/nursery/belmont-day-nursery-ltd-ig1-1yw-ey311557) ![Happy Bunnies in St Helens](/assets/happy-bunnies-FYiBNY6b.webp "Happy Bunnies, a day nursery in St Helens") ### Happy Bunnies Ofsted Good St Helens · WA10 2JL ★ 5.0 · 113 parent reviews A small, family-feel nursery with consistently glowing parent reviews. Staff create a calm, homely environment with plenty of hands-on learning. [View nursery →](/nursery/happy-bunnies-wa10-2jl-ey551694) For nursery owners ## Claim your page in 90 seconds. 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