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4.5★ average from 13,888 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 206 day nurseries in Nottinghamshire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 14 rated Outstanding, 158 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 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 1,146 Google reviews across 116 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 145 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 110 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 Nottinghamshire at a glance

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

206
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,146 parent reviews
145
Accept funded hours
110
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding14
  • Good158
  • Requires improvement2

31 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Nottinghamshire?
We list 206 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Nottinghamshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Nottinghamshire are rated Outstanding?
14 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire?
Across 116 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Nottinghamshire have left 1,146 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Nottinghamshire?
145 of the 206 nurseries in Nottinghamshire (70%) 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 Nottinghamshire take babies?
110 settings in Nottinghamshire 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.