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4.8★ average from 179 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 23 day nurseries within 1 miles of Sale, all registered with Ofsted. 22 of those have a Sale address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 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 305 Google reviews across 17 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 11 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 Sale at a glance

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

23
Ofsted-registered nurseries
94%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
305 parent reviews
11
Accept funded hours
11
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding3
  • Good13
  • Inadequate1

6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Sale?
We list 23 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Sale, 22 of which have a Sale address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Sale are rated Outstanding?
3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Sale, including Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool. 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 Sale?
Across 17 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Sale have left 305 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 Sale?
11 of the 23 nurseries within 1 miles of Sale (48%) 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 Sale take babies?
11 settings within 1 miles of Sale 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