--- title: "17 Day Nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys — Ofsted Ratings &…" description: "Compare 17 day nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys: 5 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 68 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys, including Little Explorers, Kids Planet Clarence, Kids Planet Cleveleys. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 6 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys have left 68 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Thornton-Cleveleys?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "12 of the 17 nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys (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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "13 settings within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys 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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [North West](/nurseries/north-west) › [Lancashire](/nurseries/north-west/lancashire) › Thornton-Cleveleys # Find a Nursery Near Thornton-Cleveleys **4.6★** average from **68** parent reviews on Google There are 17 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys on our register. 15 of those have a Thornton-Cleveleys address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 11 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 68 Google reviews across 6 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 12 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 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 Thornton-Cleveleys at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys. 17 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 68 parent reviews 12 Accept funded hours 13 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 5 - Good 11 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Thornton-Cleveleys - [Little Explorers](/nursery/little-explorers-fy5-2rx-ey498674) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.5★ (15) - [Kids Planet Clarence](/nursery/kids-planet-clarence-fy5-2be-2683673) · Ofsted Outstanding - [Kids Planet Cleveleys](/nursery/kids-planet-cleveleys-fy5-1bq-2683658) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Thornton-Cleveleys ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(-3.018489,53.876904\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.014547,53.876839\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.029475,53.869018\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.027508,53.880593\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.03483,53.875884\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.006612,53.871342\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.038882,53.878563\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.038481,53.879591\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.008571,53.881321\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.014035,53.883971\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.01175,53.883828\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.002498,53.87739\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.04188,53.879229\),pin-s+e76a45\(-3.040894,53.866447\)/-3.022189,53.87521,12.81,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Thornton-Cleveleys - [ ### Kids Planet Thornton Thornton-cleveleys · FY5 2TX · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-fy5-2tx-2683675) - [ ### Windmill Day Nursery Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 2TZ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-fy5-2tz-502179) - [ ### Little Explorers Cleveleys Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 2JG · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/little-explorers-cleveleys-fy5-2jg-2699751) - [ ### Nanny Plums Nursery ★ 4.7 (12 reviews) Thornton Cleveleys · FY5 3NG · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/nanny-plums-nursery-fy5-3ng-ey500809) - [ ### MiChild Little Thornton Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 5HQ ](/nursery/michild-little-thornton-fy5-5hq-2846908) - [ ### Peekaboo Nursery Cleveleys ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Thornton-cleveleys · FY5 2BD · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/peekaboo-nursery-fy5-2bd-2729804) - [ ### Kids Planet Clarence Thornton-cleveleys · FY5 2BE · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/kids-planet-clarence-fy5-2be-2683673) - [ ### Sacred Heart Pre-School Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 4HL · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-fy5-4hl-ey318019) - [ ### Little Explorers ★ 4.5 (15 reviews) Thornton Cleveleys · FY5 2RX · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/little-explorers-fy5-2rx-ey498674) - [ ### Chestnut Cherubs Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 4LD · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/chestnut-cherubs-fy5-4ld-ey562157) - [ ### Marmalade Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Thornton-Cleveleys · FY5 4PW · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/marmalade-nursery-fy5-4pw-2540885) - [ ### Kids Planet Cleveleys THORNTON-CLEVELEYS · FY5 1BQ · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/kids-planet-cleveleys-fy5-1bq-2683658) ## Also within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys - [ ### Kids Planet Anchorsholme ★ 4.7 (19 reviews) Thornton-cleveleys · FY5 3RX · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/kids-planet-anchorsholme-fy5-3rx-2701367) - [ ### Kids Planet Norbreck ★ 4.4 (13 reviews) Thornton-cleveleys · FY5 1NY · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/kids-planet-norbreck-fy5-1ny-2701540) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Thornton-Cleveleys? We list 17 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys, 15 of which have a Thornton-Cleveleys address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Thornton-Cleveleys are rated Outstanding? 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys, including Little Explorers, Kids Planet Clarence, Kids Planet Cleveleys. 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 Thornton-Cleveleys? Across 6 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys have left 68 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Thornton-Cleveleys? 12 of the 17 nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys (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 Thornton-Cleveleys take babies? 13 settings within 1 miles of Thornton-Cleveleys 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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