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4.7★ average from 1,721 parent reviews on Google

We track 128 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bradford. At their latest inspection: 13 rated Outstanding, 87 rated Good, 2 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 13 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 1,748 Google reviews across 85 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 86 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 69 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 Bradford at a glance

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

128
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,748 parent reviews
86
Accept funded hours
69
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding13
  • Good87
  • Inadequate2

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Bradford?
We list 128 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bradford, 125 of which have a Bradford address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bradford are rated Outstanding?
13 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bradford. 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 Bradford?
Across 85 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bradford have left 1,748 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 Bradford?
86 of the 128 nurseries in Bradford (67%) 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 Bradford take babies?
69 settings in Bradford 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.