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4.6★ average from 2,394 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 102 day nurseries in South Gloucestershire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 13 rated Outstanding, 81 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 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 546 Google reviews across 55 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 65 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 51 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in South Gloucestershire at a glance

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

102
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
546 parent reviews
65
Accept funded hours
51
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding13
  • Good81
  • Requires improvement1

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many day nurseries are there in South Gloucestershire?
    We list 102 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in South Gloucestershire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
    Which nurseries near South Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding?
    13 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in South Gloucestershire, including Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School, Snapdragons Cribbs Causeway. 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 South Gloucestershire?
    Across 55 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in South Gloucestershire have left 546 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 South Gloucestershire?
    65 of the 102 nurseries in South Gloucestershire (64%) 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 South Gloucestershire take babies?
    51 settings in South Gloucestershire 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.