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Our directory covers 13 day nurseries within 3 miles of Wallingford, all registered with Ofsted. 12 of those have a Wallingford address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 9 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 90% of graded settings here 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 23 Google reviews across 5 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 4 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 Wallingford at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 3 miles of Wallingford.

13
Ofsted-registered nurseries
90%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
23 parent reviews
9
Accept funded hours
4
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Good9
  • Requires improvement1

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Wallingford?
We list 13 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 3 miles of Wallingford, 12 of which have a Wallingford address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
What are the Ofsted ratings like near Wallingford?
Of the 10 graded settings within 3 miles of Wallingford, 9 are rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone.
What do parents say about nurseries near Wallingford?
Across 5 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 3 miles of Wallingford have left 23 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 Wallingford?
9 of the 13 nurseries within 3 miles of Wallingford (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 Wallingford take babies?
4 settings within 3 miles of Wallingford 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. Learn more