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4.3★ average from 67 Google reviews

Our directory covers 34 day nurseries within 1 miles of St Albans, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 21 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 97% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 295 Google reviews across 23 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 24 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 18 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 St Albans at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of St Albans.

34
Ofsted-registered nurseries
97%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
295 Google reviews
24
Accept funded hours
18
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good21
  • Requires improvement1

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near St Albans?
We list 34 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of St Albans. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near St Albans are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of St Albans, including Mount Carmel Kindergarten, Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hatfield Road, Muriel Green Nursery School. 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 St Albans?
Across 23 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of St Albans have left 295 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 St Albans?
24 of the 34 nurseries within 1 miles of St Albans (71%) 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 St Albans take babies?
18 settings within 1 miles of St Albans 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