--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Epsom, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/surrey/epsom description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Epsom: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 116 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 Epsom **4.6★** average from **107** Google reviews We track 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Epsom. 17 of those have a Epsom address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 10 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 116 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 7 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Epsom at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Epsom. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 116 Google reviews 11 Accept funded hours 7 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 10 6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Epsom - Code Ninjas Epsom (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/code-ninjas-epsom-kt17-4px-2710516) · 5.0★ (33) - Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epsom-waltham-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-kt18-5eh-ey289713) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.0★ (9) - Lynton House Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lynton-house-day-nursery-kt17-1lj-ey487234) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Epsom ## Day nurseries in Epsom - ### The Kindergarten at St Joseph's ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) EPSOM · KT18 7RT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-at-st-joseph-s-ltd-kt18-7rt-ey429414 - ### Shapes Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (6 reviews) Epsom · KT18 7RL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nursery-kt18-7rl-ey498743 - ### Epsom Methodist Nursery Epsom · KT18 5AQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/epsom-methodist-nursery-kt18-5aq-122504 - ### Busy Bees at Epsom ★ 4.8 (19 reviews) EPSOM · KT18 5DH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-epsom-kt18-5dh-ey404028 - ### Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.0 (9 reviews) EPSOM · KT18 5EH · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epsom-waltham-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-kt18-5eh-ey289713 - ### Fennies Epsom ★ 3.9 (22 reviews) Epsom · KT19 8TH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-epsom-kt19-8th-ey481429 - ### Epsom Playhouse Pre-School EPSOM · KT19 8SR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/epsom-playhouse-pre-school-kt19-8sr-ey423536 - ### Cherry Field Nursery ★ 5.0 (9 reviews) Epsom · KT19 8TF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherry-field-nursery-kt19-8tf-ey300147 ## Also within 1 miles of Epsom - ### Monkey Puzzle Epsom ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Surrey · KT17 4QB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-epsom-kt17-4qb-2793973 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Epsom? We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Epsom, 17 of which have a Epsom address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Epsom are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Epsom, including Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool, Lynton House 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. What do parents say about nurseries near Epsom? Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Epsom have left 116 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Epsom? 11 of the 18 nurseries within 1 miles of Epsom (61%) 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 Epsom take babies? 7 settings within 1 miles of Epsom 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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