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4.5★ average from 106 Google reviews

We track 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow. 24 of those have a Harlow address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 20 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 119 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Harlow at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Harlow.

25
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
119 Google reviews
13
Accept funded hours
15
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good20

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Harlow?
We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow, 24 of which have a Harlow address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Harlow are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Harlow, including Raindrops Day Nursery, Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld. 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 Harlow?
Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Harlow have left 119 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Harlow?
13 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Harlow (52%) 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 Harlow take babies?
15 settings within 2 miles of Harlow 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.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more