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4.7★ average from 69 parent reviews on Google

We track 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Shipley. 10 of those have a Shipley address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 7 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 126 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 6 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 Shipley at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Shipley.

12
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
126 parent reviews
9
Accept funded hours
6
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good7

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Shipley?
We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Shipley, 10 of which have a Shipley address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Shipley are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Shipley, including Little Hearts Nursery Shipley, Rainbow Private Day Nursery. 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 Shipley?
Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Shipley have left 126 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 Shipley?
9 of the 12 nurseries within 1 miles of Shipley (75%) 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 Shipley take babies?
6 settings within 1 miles of Shipley 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