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4.6★ average from 681 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 66 day nurseries in Nottingham, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 53 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 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 681 Google reviews across 48 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 40 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 33 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 Nottingham at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Nottingham.

66
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
681 parent reviews
40
Accept funded hours
33
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding1
  • Good53

10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Nottingham?
We list 66 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Nottingham, 65 of which have a Nottingham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Nottingham are rated Outstanding?
1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Nottingham, including Paper Moon Day Nursery. 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 Nottingham?
Across 48 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Nottingham have left 681 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 Nottingham?
40 of the 66 nurseries in Nottingham (61%) 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 Nottingham take babies?
33 settings in Nottingham 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.