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4.7★ average from 501 parent reviews on Google

We track 56 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Dudley. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 40 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 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 501 Google reviews across 40 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 35 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 31 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 Dudley at a glance

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

56
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
501 parent reviews
35
Accept funded hours
31
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding5
  • Good40
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Dudley?
We list 56 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Dudley. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Dudley are rated Outstanding?
5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Dudley. 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 Dudley?
Across 40 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Dudley have left 501 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Dudley?
35 of the 56 nurseries in Dudley (63%) 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 Dudley take babies?
31 settings in Dudley 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.