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4.4★ average from 63 parent reviews on Google

We track 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Gloucester. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 42 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 94% of graded settings here 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 282 Google reviews across 28 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 35 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 31 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Gloucester at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Gloucester.

51
Ofsted-registered nurseries
94%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
282 parent reviews
35
Accept funded hours
31
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good42
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1

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 near Gloucester?
We list 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Gloucester. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Gloucester are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Gloucester, including PATA @ Elmbridge Under Fives, Hugo and Holly 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 Gloucester?
Across 28 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Gloucester have left 282 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 Gloucester?
35 of the 51 nurseries within 1 miles of Gloucester (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 Gloucester take babies?
31 settings within 1 miles of Gloucester 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