Find a Nursery Near Alton
We track 10 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Alton. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 8 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 7 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 2 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.
Nurseries in Alton at a glance
Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Alton.
Latest Ofsted grades
- Outstanding1
- Good8
1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade.
Highest rated in Alton
- The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5)
Nursery locations in and around Alton
Day nurseries in Alton
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Busy Bees @ St Lawrence
Alton · GU34 2BW · Ofsted: Good -
The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery
★ 5.0 (5 reviews)Alton · GU34 2RL · Ofsted: Outstanding -
First Friends @ Wootey
★ 5.0 (5 reviews)Alton · GU34 2JA · Ofsted: Good -
Enchanted Nursery
Alton · GU34 2RN · Ofsted: Good -
Into The Wild Nursery
Alton · GU34 1RQ · Ofsted: Good -
First Friends Holybourne
Alton · GU34 4EG -
Chawton Pre-School
Alton · GU34 1SB · Ofsted: Good -
Holybourne Village Pre-school
Alton · GU34 4HD · Ofsted: Good
Frequently asked questions
- How many day nurseries are there near Alton?
- We list 10 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Alton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
- Which nurseries near Alton are rated Outstanding?
- 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Alton, including The Lime Tree Children's Day 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.
- Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Alton?
- 7 of the 10 nurseries within 2 miles of Alton (70%) 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 Alton take babies?
- 2 settings within 2 miles of Alton 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.
- What does a nursery place near Alton cost?
- Fees vary by setting and age band. A full day for an under-two typically ranges from around £55 in lower-cost parts of the UK to over £90 in central London, with older age bands cheaper. Funded hours reduce the bill considerably. Where a nursery publishes its fees, they appear on its individual page.
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
