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4.7★ average from 348 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 63 day nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 40 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 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 348 Google reviews across 34 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 37 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 37 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 Stoke-on-Trent at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Stoke-on-Trent.

63
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
348 parent reviews
37
Accept funded hours
37
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good40

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Stoke-on-Trent?
We list 63 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Stoke-on-Trent, including Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup, Stepping Stones Community Organisation & Pre-school, Day Care Nurseries. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Across 34 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Stoke-on-Trent have left 348 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
37 of the 63 nurseries in Stoke-on-Trent (59%) 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 Stoke-on-Trent take babies?
37 settings in Stoke-on-Trent 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.