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4.7★ average from 1,384 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 170 day nurseries in Buckinghamshire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 14 rated Outstanding, 123 rated Good, 5 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 18 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 1,384 Google reviews across 95 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 118 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 84 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 Buckinghamshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Buckinghamshire.

170
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,384 parent reviews
118
Accept funded hours
84
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding14
  • Good123
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate2

26 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 18 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Buckinghamshire?
We list 170 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Buckinghamshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding?
14 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Buckinghamshire, including Woodlands Nursery. 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 Buckinghamshire?
Across 95 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Buckinghamshire have left 1,384 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 Buckinghamshire?
118 of the 170 nurseries in Buckinghamshire (69%) 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 Buckinghamshire take babies?
84 settings in Buckinghamshire 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.