How many day nurseries are there in South East?

We list 2,491 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in South East, 2,475 of which have a South East address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near South East are rated Outstanding?

281 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in South East. 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 South East?

Across 1424 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in South East have left 17,544 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 South East?

1628 of the 2,491 nurseries in South East (65%) 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 South East take babies?

1192 settings in South East 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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4.5★ average from 29,930 parent reviews on Google

We track 2,491 Ofsted-registered day nurseries across South East. At their latest inspection: 281 rated Outstanding, 1789 rated Good, 43 currently Requires Improvement, 14 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 238 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 17,544 Google reviews across 1424 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 1628 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 1192 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in South East at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery across South East.

2,491

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

17,544 parent reviews

1,628

Accept funded hours

1,192

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding281
Good1789
Requires improvement43
Inadequate14

360 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 238 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in South East

Thames Valley Adventure Playground · 4.8★ (282)
Paro Tuition · 5.0★ (121)
The Right Tuition Company Tunbridge Wells · 4.9★ (98)

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in South East?: We list 2,491 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in South East, 2,475 of which have a South East address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near South East are rated Outstanding?: 281 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in South East. 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 South East?: Across 1424 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in South East have left 17,544 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 South East?: 1628 of the 2,491 nurseries in South East (65%) 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 South East take babies?: 1192 settings in South East 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.