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4.5★ average from 428 parent reviews on Google

We track 66 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Milton Keynes. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 44 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 93% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 9 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 428 Google reviews across 40 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 27 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 39 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 Milton Keynes at a glance

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

66
Ofsted-registered nurseries
93%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
428 parent reviews
27
Accept funded hours
39
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good44
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 9 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Milton Keynes?
We list 66 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Milton Keynes, 65 of which have a Milton Keynes address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Milton Keynes, including Acorn at Westcroft. 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 Milton Keynes?
Across 40 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Milton Keynes have left 428 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Milton Keynes?
27 of the 66 nurseries in Milton Keynes (41%) 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 Milton Keynes take babies?
39 settings in Milton Keynes 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.