--- title: "63 Day Nurseries near Plymouth, 5 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/plymouth/plymouth description: "Compare 63 day nurseries near Plymouth: 5 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 323 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 Plymouth **4.5★** average from **105** Google reviews There are 63 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Plymouth on our register. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 51 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings here are Good or better. 10 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 323 Google reviews across 27 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 44 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 29 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 Plymouth at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Plymouth. 63 Ofsted-registered nurseries 98% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 323 Google reviews 44 Accept funded hours 29 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 5 - Good 51 - Inadequate 1 6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 10 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Plymouth - Devonport Park Activity Centre (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/devonport-park-activity-centre-pl1-4bu-2856452) · 4.8★ (36) - The Cabin at Barn Park Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-at-barn-park-nursery-pl5-1ej-ey477262) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (6) - Mama Bear's Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-pl2-3rw-ey452051) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (6) ## Nursery locations in and around Plymouth ## Day nurseries in Plymouth - ### Margaret McMillan Nursery School ★ 4.5 (8 reviews) PLYMOUTH · PL1 2JA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/margaret-mcmillan-nursery-school-pl1-2ja-ey461348 - ### Tops Bretonside ★ 4.4 (26 reviews) Plymouth · PL4 0EA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside-pl4-0ea-ey562852 - ### Freshlings Nursery PLYMOUTH · PL4 8AA · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/freshlings-nursery-pl4-8aa-ey482014 - ### Tops Stonehouse ★ 4.8 (32 reviews) Plymouth · PL1 5EH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-stonehouse-pl1-5eh-ey562844 - ### Little Stars Nursery - Stonehouse Plymouth · PL1 1TL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-stonehouse-pl1-1tl-ey477861 - ### Bambinos Childcare Centre ★ 4.0 (12 reviews) Plymouth · PL4 6EU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-childcare-centre-pl4-6eu-ey337045 - ### Nomony Nursery ★ 4.4 (27 reviews) Plymouth · PL4 0PA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nomony-nursery-pl4-0pa-ey552176 - ### Toad Hall Pre-School Plymouth · PL3 4JN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-pre-school-pl3-4jn-117243 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Plymouth? We list 63 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of 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? 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of 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 27 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Plymouth have left 323 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? 44 of the 63 nurseries within 1 miles of Plymouth (70%) 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? 29 settings within 1 miles of 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. 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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