--- title: "57 Day Nurseries near Milton Keynes — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/milton-keynes/milton-keynes description: "Compare 57 day nurseries near Milton Keynes: 8 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Milton Keynes **4.5★** average from **168** Google reviews We track 57 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Milton Keynes. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 38 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 92% of graded settings here 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 346 Google reviews across 34 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 35 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 Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Milton Keynes. 57 Ofsted-registered nurseries 92% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 346 Google reviews 22 Accept funded hours 35 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 8 - Good 38 - Requires improvement 3 - Inadequate 1 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 9 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Milton Keynes - Code Ninjas Milton Keynes (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/code-ninjas-milton-keynes-mk10-7dp-2809007) · 4.8★ (20) - Nurture and Grow Childcare (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurture-and-grow-childcare-ltd-mk8-0lw-2869738) · 4.5★ (15) - Acorn at Westcroft (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-mk4-4de-ey447038) · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.5★ (11) ## Nursery locations in and around Milton Keynes ## Day nurseries in Milton Keynes - ### Acorn At Jubilee Wood ★ 4.8 (13 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK6 2LB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-jubilee-wood-mk6-2lb - ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries At Central Milton Keynes ★ 4.8 (31 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK6 2PN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-central-milton-keynes-mk6-2pn-2518457 - ### Hampstead Gate Day Nursery & Pre-School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK13 8RD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hampstead-gate-day-nursery-pre-school-mk13-8rd-2614692 - ### Tiny Steps Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) MILTON KEYNES · MK6 2TG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-day-nursery-mk6-2tg-ey358858 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Oldbrook ★ 4.3 (28 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK6 2RX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-oldbrook-mk6-2rx-ey307524 - ### Woodlands Day Nursery (MK) ★ 4.6 (13 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK14 7QE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-mk-mk14-7qe-141883 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital ★ 4.6 (21 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK6 5LS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-hospital-mk6-5ls-ey422543 - ### Aristotots Nursery School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK14 6DP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-mk14-6dp-ey270136 - ### Webber Independent School Nursery Milton Keynes · MK14 6DP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/webber-independent-school-nursery-mk14-6dp-2560795 - ### Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School Milton Keynes · MK14 6JZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brooksward-school-nursery-and-pre-school-mk14-6jz-2861904 - ### Nurtureville Nursery ★ 3.6 (8 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK5 8AJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurtureville-nursery-loughton-mk5-8aj-ey554816 - ### The Childcare Hub ★ 3.5 (17 reviews) MILTON KEYNES · MK5 8HL · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-childcare-hub-mk5-8hl-ey478720 - ### Tik Tak Childcare ★ 4.1 (14 reviews) MILTON KEYNES · MK15 9EY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tik-tak-childcare-mk15-9ey-ey483267 - ### Crosslands Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK14 6AY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/crosslands-nursery-mk14-6ay-2501591 - ### Acorn at Hedgerows Milton Keynes · MK6 4NP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-mk6-4np - ### Acorn Day Nursery Shenley ★ 4.9 (7 reviews) Milton Keynes · MK5 6AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-shenley-mk5-6ab ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Milton Keynes? We list 57 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Milton Keynes. 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? 8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of 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 34 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Milton Keynes have left 346 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? 22 of the 57 nurseries within 2 miles of Milton Keynes (39%) 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? 35 settings within 2 miles of 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. 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. 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