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4.4★ average from 176 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 61 day nurseries in Doncaster, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 7 rated Outstanding, 38 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 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 176 Google reviews across 23 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 34 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 35 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Doncaster at a glance

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

61
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
176 parent reviews
34
Accept funded hours
35
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding7
  • Good38
  • Requires improvement1

15 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Doncaster?
We list 61 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Doncaster. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Doncaster are rated Outstanding?
7 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Doncaster, including Buttons Day Nursery -Edlington, Sunny Bright 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 Doncaster?
Across 23 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Doncaster have left 176 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Doncaster?
34 of the 61 nurseries in Doncaster (56%) 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 Doncaster take babies?
35 settings in Doncaster 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.