Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Find a Nursery in Cornwall

4.6★ average from 1,217 parent reviews on Google

There are 151 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Cornwall on our register. At their latest inspection: 23 rated Outstanding, 111 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 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 1,217 Google reviews across 57 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 83 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 74 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 Cornwall at a glance

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

151
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,217 parent reviews
83
Accept funded hours
74
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding23
  • Good111

17 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Cornwall

Towns & areas in Cornwall

All day nurseries in Cornwall

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Cornwall?
We list 151 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Cornwall, 150 of which have a Cornwall address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Cornwall are rated Outstanding?
23 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Cornwall. 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 Cornwall?
Across 57 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Cornwall have left 1,217 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 Cornwall?
83 of the 151 nurseries in Cornwall (55%) 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 Cornwall take babies?
74 settings in Cornwall 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.