How many day nurseries are there in East Midlands?

We list 1,188 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in East Midlands, 1,185 of which have a East Midlands address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near East Midlands are rated Outstanding?

86 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in East Midlands. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near East Midlands?

Across 668 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in East Midlands have left 8,243 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near East Midlands?

812 of the 1,188 nurseries in East Midlands (68%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near East Midlands take babies?

631 settings in East Midlands are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.6★ average from 23,315 parent reviews on Google

There are 1,188 Ofsted-registered day nurseries across East Midlands on our register. At their latest inspection: 86 rated Outstanding, 936 rated Good, 6 currently Requires Improvement, 6 judged Inadequate — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 70 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 8,243 Google reviews across 668 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 812 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 631 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in East Midlands at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery across East Midlands.

1,188

Ofsted-registered nurseries

99%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

8,243 parent reviews

812

Accept funded hours

631

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding86
Good936
Requires improvement6
Inadequate6

150 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 70 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in East Midlands

Kip McGrath Tuition Centre Ashfield · 5.0★ (45)
Learn Smart Tutoring Centre · 5.0★ (43)
Little Footprints Nursery · 4.6★ (28)

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in East Midlands?: We list 1,188 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in East Midlands, 1,185 of which have a East Midlands address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near East Midlands are rated Outstanding?: 86 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in East Midlands. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near East Midlands?: Across 668 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in East Midlands have left 8,243 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near East Midlands?: 812 of the 1,188 nurseries in East Midlands (68%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near East Midlands take babies?: 631 settings in East Midlands are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.