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4.6★ average from 983 parent reviews on Google

There are 210 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Staffordshire on our register. At their latest inspection: 26 rated Outstanding, 150 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 16 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 984 Google reviews across 117 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 143 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 138 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 Staffordshire at a glance

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

210
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
984 parent reviews
143
Accept funded hours
138
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding26
  • Good150
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1

30 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 16 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Staffordshire?
We list 210 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Staffordshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Staffordshire are rated Outstanding?
26 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Staffordshire, including Side By Side, The Firs Day Nursery, Peter Pan Centre. 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 Staffordshire?
Across 117 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Staffordshire have left 984 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 Staffordshire?
143 of the 210 nurseries in Staffordshire (68%) 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 Staffordshire take babies?
138 settings in Staffordshire 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.