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4.8★ average from 126 parent reviews on Google

We track 13 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Heywood. 10 of those have a Heywood address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 9 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 141 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 5 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 parent reviews.

Nurseries in Heywood at a glance

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

13
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
141 parent reviews
5
Accept funded hours
5
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Good9

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Heywood?
We list 13 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Heywood, 10 of which have a Heywood address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
What are the Ofsted ratings like near Heywood?
Of the 9 graded settings within 1 miles of Heywood, 9 are rated Good. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone.
What do parents say about nurseries near Heywood?
Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Heywood have left 141 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Heywood?
5 of the 13 nurseries within 1 miles of Heywood (38%) 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 Heywood take babies?
5 settings within 1 miles of Heywood 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.

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