--- title: "14 Day Nurseries near Stroud, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/gloucestershire/stroud description: "Compare 14 day nurseries near Stroud: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.3★ from 29 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 Stroud Our directory covers 14 day nurseries within 3 miles of Stroud, all registered with Ofsted. 11 of those have a Stroud address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 12 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 29 Google reviews across 4 of these nurseries, averaging 4.3★. 10 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 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 Stroud at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 3 miles of Stroud. 14 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.3★ 29 Google reviews 10 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 12 ### Highest rated in Stroud - Polly's Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/polly-s-day-nursery-gl5-5ez-ey153243) · Ofsted Outstanding - Polly's Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/polly-s-day-nursery-gl6-8as-101536) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Stroud ## Day nurseries in Stroud - ### The Children of One End Street STROUD · GL5 1QG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-gl5-1qg-ey400757 - ### BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary Stroud · GL5 4AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-gl5-4ab-ey430748 - ### BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park STROUD · GL5 4AF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-gl5-4af-ey430712 - ### Sunlands Kindergarten Stroud · GL5 4EX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-gl5-4ex-ey540224 - ### Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (6 reviews) Stroud · GL5 4HL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/curious-caterpillars-day-nursery-gl5-4hl-ey488416 - ### Cashes Green Playgroup Stroud · GL5 4NL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cashes-green-playgroup-gl5-4nl-101678 - ### Polly's Day Nursery Stroud · GL6 8AS · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/polly-s-day-nursery-gl6-8as-101536 - ### Painswick Playgroup Stroud · GL6 6RQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/painswick-playgroup-gl6-6rq-101673 ## Also within 3 miles of Stroud - ### Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Cainscross ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Caincross · GL5 4JG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cainscross-gl5-4jg-ey282250 - ### Ridgeway Playgroup ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Bussage · GL6 8BB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-playgroup-limited-gl6-8bb-ey342824 - ### St Matthews Playgroup Gloucestershire · GL5 4LH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-gl5-4lh-101674 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Stroud? We list 14 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 3 miles of Stroud, 11 of which have a Stroud address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Stroud are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 3 miles of Stroud, including Polly's Day Nursery, Polly's 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 Stroud? Across 4 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 3 miles of Stroud have left 29 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. 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 Stroud? 10 of the 14 nurseries within 3 miles of Stroud (71%) 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 Stroud take babies? 5 settings within 3 miles of Stroud 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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