How many day nurseries are there in Isle of Wight?

We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Isle of Wight. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Isle of Wight are rated Outstanding?

3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Isle of Wight, including West Wight Nursery, Berry Hill Childcare, St George's Nursery & Pre School. 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 Isle of Wight?

Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Isle of Wight have left 131 Google reviews at an average of 4.9★. 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 Isle of Wight?

16 of the 28 nurseries in Isle of Wight (57%) 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 Isle of Wight take babies?

12 settings in Isle of Wight 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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4.9★ average from 131 parent reviews on Google

There are 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Isle of Wight on our register. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 21 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area 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 131 Google reviews across 14 of these nurseries, averaging 4.9★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 12 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 Isle of Wight at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Isle of Wight.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.9★

131 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding3
Good21

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

Highest rated in Isle of Wight

West Wight Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding
Berry Hill Childcare · Ofsted Outstanding
St George's Nursery & Pre School · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Isle of Wight

All day nurseries in Isle of Wight

Berry Hill Childcare · Sandown
Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School · RYDE
Brighstone Pre-School · Newport
Bright Sparks Pre-School & Out of School Clubs · Newport
Chatterbox Childcare · Ryde
Cheeky Chimps Childcare · Ryde
Fun to Learn (IOW) · Newport
Furzehill Childcare Centre · Shanklin
Gatten & Lake Childcare · SHANKLIN
Little Acres Childcare Centre · Newport
Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery · COWES
Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery · COWES
Little Squirrels Community Nursery · Ryde
Niton Pre-school · Ventnor
Scallywags Fun Club · Ryde
Seashells Early Years Centre · EAST COWES
Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool · East Cowes
Shalfleet Little Explorers · Newport
St George's Nursery & Pre School · NEWPORT
St John's Nursery and Pre-School · SANDOWN
The Island Day Nursery · NEWPORT
The Island Day Nursery & Pre School · SANDOWN
The Island Little Herons Childcare · RYDE
Tops Day Nurseries - Newport · NEWPORT
West Wight Nursery · Totland Bay
Windmills Pre-School · Bembridge
Wonder House · Ryde
YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's · Newport

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Isle of Wight?: We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Isle of Wight. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Isle of Wight are rated Outstanding?: 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Isle of Wight, including West Wight Nursery, Berry Hill Childcare, St George's Nursery & Pre School. 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 Isle of Wight?: Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Isle of Wight have left 131 Google reviews at an average of 4.9★. 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 Isle of Wight?: 16 of the 28 nurseries in Isle of Wight (57%) 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 Isle of Wight take babies?: 12 settings in Isle of Wight 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.