How many day nurseries are there in West Midlands?

We list 1,393 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Midlands, 1,387 of which have a West Midlands address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near West Midlands are rated Outstanding?

184 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Midlands. 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 West Midlands?

Across 855 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Midlands have left 11,879 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 West Midlands?

850 of the 1,393 nurseries in West Midlands (61%) 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 West Midlands take babies?

791 settings in West Midlands 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.

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4.6★ average from 11,851 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 1,393 day nurseries across West Midlands, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 184 rated Outstanding, 959 rated Good, 29 currently Requires Improvement, 3 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 90 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 11,879 Google reviews across 855 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 850 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 791 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 West Midlands at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery across West Midlands.

1,393

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

11,879 parent reviews

850

Accept funded hours

791

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding184
Good959
Requires improvement29
Inadequate3

215 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 90 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in West Midlands

BMH Tutors Daycare · 4.9★ (211)
Helping Hands Tuition (Midlands) · 4.8★ (109)
Boost Education Walsall · 4.9★ (100)

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in West Midlands?: We list 1,393 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Midlands, 1,387 of which have a West Midlands address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near West Midlands are rated Outstanding?: 184 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Midlands. 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 West Midlands?: Across 855 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Midlands have left 11,879 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 West Midlands?: 850 of the 1,393 nurseries in West Midlands (61%) 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 West Midlands take babies?: 791 settings in West Midlands 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.