--- title: "17 Day Nurseries near Stevenage, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/stevenage description: "Compare 17 day nurseries near Stevenage: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Stevenage **4.4★** average from **59** Google reviews There are 17 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Stevenage on our register. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 12 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 77 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Stevenage at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Stevenage. 17 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 77 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 12 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Stevenage - Benington Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/benington-nursery-sg2-7lp-2550546) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (4) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stevenage-sg1-1gg-ey289906) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (18) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage Great Ashby (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stevenage-great-ashby-sg1-6nh-ey239818) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (14) ## Nursery locations in and around Stevenage ## Day nurseries in Stevenage - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage ★ 4.6 (18 reviews) Stevenage · SG1 1GG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stevenage-sg1-1gg-ey289906 - ### Sunbeams Preschool Stevenage · SG1 1UE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-preschool-sg1-1ue-2733507 - ### Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town ★ 4.7 (7 reviews) Stevenage · SG1 3QA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/priory-nursery-stevenage-old-town-sg1-3qa-2667288 - ### Rookies Day Nursery ★ 3.9 (7 reviews) Stevenage · SG2 8RH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rookies-day-nursery-sg2-8rh-ey563402 - ### Phoenix Nursery STEVENAGE · SG2 0QQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-nursery-sg2-0qq-ey309806 - ### Rainbows End Pre-school Stevenage · SG2 0HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-pre-school-sg2-0ht-146443 - ### Bunnies Preschool (Shephall) STEVENAGE · SG2 9PP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-preschool-shephall-sg2-9pp-ey414990 - ### Monkey Puzzle Stevenage Day Nursery and Preschool Stevenage · SG2 9PP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-stevenage-day-nursery-and-preschool-sg2-9pp-2817920 - ### Twizzle Tops The Willows ★ 3.5 (11 reviews) Stevenage · SG2 8AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-the-willows-sg2-8ar-2721560 - ### Little Conkers - Willows link Stevenage · SG2 8AR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-conkers-limited-willows-link-sg2-8ar-2810388 - ### Noahs Ark Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Stevenage · SG2 0BS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-sg2-0bs-2729304 - ### Little Conkers ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Stevenage · SG2 8EY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-conkers-limited-sg2-8ey-2753405 - ### Pilgrims Way Pre-School ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Stevenage · SG1 4QZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pilgrims-way-pre-school-sg1-4qz-ey544338 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Stevenage? We list 17 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Stevenage. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Stevenage are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Stevenage, including Benington 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 Stevenage? Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Stevenage have left 77 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Stevenage? 13 of the 17 nurseries within 2 miles of Stevenage (76%) 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 Stevenage take babies? 5 settings within 2 miles of Stevenage 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 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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