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4.6★ average from 334 parent reviews on Google

There are 65 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Plymouth on our register. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 52 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 11 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 334 Google reviews across 28 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 45 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 30 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 Plymouth at a glance

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

65
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
334 parent reviews
45
Accept funded hours
30
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding6
  • Good52
  • Inadequate1

6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 11 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Plymouth?
We list 65 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Plymouth. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Plymouth are rated Outstanding?
6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Plymouth, including The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery, Mama Bear'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 Plymouth?
Across 28 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Plymouth have left 334 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 Plymouth?
45 of the 65 nurseries in Plymouth (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 Plymouth take babies?
30 settings in Plymouth 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.