--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Lancaster, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/lancaster description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Lancaster: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 48 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 Lancaster 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 Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Lancaster at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Lancaster. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 94% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 48 Google reviews 10 Accept funded hours 9 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 14 - Requires improvement 1 ### Highest rated in Lancaster - Lancaster Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-la1-4rp-ey491949) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (6) - Hornby Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-la2-8jp-ey411888) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (3) - Total Tots (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-la1-3pe-ey259485) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Lancaster ## Day nurseries in Lancaster - ### Mucky Pups Pre School LANCASTER · LA1 1TP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-pre-school-la1-1tp-ey410312 - ### Lancaster Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Lancaster · LA1 4RP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-day-nursery-la1-4rp-ey491949 - ### Christ Church School Playgroup LANCASTER · LA1 3ES · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-school-playgroup-la1-3es-309271 - ### University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Lancaster · LA1 3JD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/university-of-cumbria-pre-school-centre-la1-3jd-310284 - ### Rising Stars Nursery LANCASTER · LA1 3HL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-la1-3hl-ey432216 - ### Appledore Montessori ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Lancaster · LA1 5QU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/appledore-montessori-la1-5qu-2680361 - ### Nazareth House Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) LANCASTER · LA1 5AQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nazareth-house-day-nursery-la1-5aq-ey445791 - ### Nippers Children's Day Nursery LANCASTER · LA1 2LN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nippers-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-la1-2ln-ey320829 ## 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. 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