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4.5★ average from 36 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 32 day nurseries within 2 miles of Shrewsbury, all registered with Ofsted. 31 of those have a Shrewsbury address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 93% of graded settings here 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 99 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 23 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 21 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Shrewsbury at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Shrewsbury.

32
Ofsted-registered nurseries
93%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
99 parent reviews
23
Accept funded hours
21
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good19
  • Requires improvement2

3 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 near Shrewsbury?
We list 32 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Shrewsbury, 31 of which have a Shrewsbury address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Shrewsbury are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Shrewsbury, including Busy Bees Day Nursery at Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Prepatoria, Shrewsbury Prepatoria. 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 Shrewsbury?
Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Shrewsbury have left 99 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 Shrewsbury?
23 of the 32 nurseries within 2 miles of Shrewsbury (72%) 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 Shrewsbury take babies?
21 settings within 2 miles of Shrewsbury 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. Learn more