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5.0★ average from 30 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 12 day nurseries within 4 miles of Saffron Walden, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 8 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 33 Google reviews across 4 of these nurseries, averaging 5.0★. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 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 Saffron Walden at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 4 miles of Saffron Walden.

12
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
5.0★
33 parent reviews
8
Accept funded hours
5
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding4
  • Good8

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Saffron Walden?
We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 4 miles of Saffron Walden. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Saffron Walden are rated Outstanding?
4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 4 miles of Saffron Walden, including Ashdon Childrens Nursery, Meadows Montessori, Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company. 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 Saffron Walden?
Across 4 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 4 miles of Saffron Walden have left 33 Google reviews at an average of 5.0★. 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 Saffron Walden?
8 of the 12 nurseries within 4 miles of Saffron Walden (67%) 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 Saffron Walden take babies?
5 settings within 4 miles of Saffron Walden 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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