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We track 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Lancaster. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 14 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 94% 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 48 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 10 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Lancaster at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Lancaster.

18
Ofsted-registered nurseries
94%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
48 parent reviews
10
Accept funded hours
9
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding3
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement1

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Lancaster?
We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Lancaster. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Lancaster are rated Outstanding?
3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Lancaster, including Lancaster Day Nursery, Hornby Day Nursery, Total Tots. 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 Lancaster?
Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Lancaster have left 48 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 Lancaster?
10 of the 18 nurseries within 1 miles of Lancaster (56%) 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 Lancaster take babies?
9 settings within 1 miles of Lancaster 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