How many day nurseries are there in Herefordshire?

We list 44 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Herefordshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Herefordshire are rated Outstanding?

10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Herefordshire, including Beech House Nursery School, Bargates Children's Centre, Jack In The Box (Bosbury) @ Crib Cottage. 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 Herefordshire?

Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Herefordshire have left 57 Google reviews at an average of 4.1★. 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 Herefordshire?

22 of the 44 nurseries in Herefordshire (50%) 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 Herefordshire take babies?

25 settings in Herefordshire 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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4.1★ average from 57 parent reviews on Google

We track 44 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Herefordshire. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 28 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 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 57 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.1★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 25 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 Herefordshire at a glance

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

Ofsted-registered nurseries

95%

Good or Outstanding

4.1★

57 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding10
Good28
Requires improvement2

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Herefordshire

Beech House Nursery School · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.3★ (6)
Bargates Children's Centre · Ofsted Outstanding
Jack In The Box (Bosbury) @ Crib Cottage · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Herefordshire

Hereford

10 nurseries

All day nurseries in Herefordshire

Abacus 2000 Nursery School · Ross-on-Wye
Bargates Children's Centre · Leominster
Beech House Nursery School · Hereford
Bizzie Lizzie's · HEREFORD
Bizzie Lizzies Pre-School · Hereford
Bridges Childcare · Wormbridge
Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup · Hereford
Bubbles Nursery · LEDBURY
Busy Bees Ledbury · Ledbury
Busy Bees Nursery and Creche · HEREFORD
Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school · Hereford
Cabin Childcare · HEREFORD
Dilwyn Playgroup · Hereford
Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery · HEREFORD
Holmer Pre-School · HEREFORD
Honey Bees Day Nursery · LEOMINSTER
Hope for Children and their Families · Bromyard
Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club · Hereford
Jack In The Box (Bosbury) · Ledbury
Jack In The Box (Bosbury) @ Crib Cottage · Bosbury
K E S Childcare · HEREFORD
Lake View Nursery · Hereford
Little Acorns Day Nursery · Hereford
Little Nestlings · Hereford
Little Orchard Day Nursery · KINGTON
Llangrove Leapfrogs · Ross-on-Wye
Lollipops Nursery & Creche · Hereford
Lucton School Nursery · LEOMINSTER
Marden Pre-school · Hereford
Merry Go Round @ Green Croft · Hereford
Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside · Hereford
Mini Malvern Nursery · Malvern
Oak House Nursery School · Ross On Wye
Orleton Pre-School · Ludlow
Spring Gate Nursery School · Ross-on-Wye
St Joseph's Nursery · Ross-on-wye
St Paul's Childcare CIO · Hereford
The Gateway Nursery · Hereford
The Townsend Nursery · Ledbury
The Wye Nursery · Hereford
Trinity Treetops Kids Club · HEREFORD
Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery · Ross-on-wye
Whitecross Day Nursery · Hereford
Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care · Hereford

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Herefordshire?: We list 44 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Herefordshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Herefordshire are rated Outstanding?: 10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Herefordshire, including Beech House Nursery School, Bargates Children's Centre, Jack In The Box (Bosbury) @ Crib Cottage. 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 Herefordshire?: Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Herefordshire have left 57 Google reviews at an average of 4.1★. 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 Herefordshire?: 22 of the 44 nurseries in Herefordshire (50%) 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 Herefordshire take babies?: 25 settings in Herefordshire 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.