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4.6★ average from 2,584 parent reviews on Google

There are 88 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bristol on our register. At their latest inspection: 12 rated Outstanding, 71 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 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 763 Google reviews across 69 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 67 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 51 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 Bristol at a glance

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

88
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
763 parent reviews
67
Accept funded hours
51
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding12
  • Good71
  • Requires improvement1

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Bristol?
We list 88 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bristol. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bristol are rated Outstanding?
12 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bristol, including Archfield House Nursery, Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School, Pooh Corner 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 Bristol?
Across 69 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bristol have left 763 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 Bristol?
67 of the 88 nurseries in Bristol (76%) 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 Bristol take babies?
51 settings in Bristol 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.