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4.4★ average from 224 parent reviews on Google

There are 26 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Scunthorpe on our register. 25 of those have a Scunthorpe address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 16 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 230 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.3★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 10 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 Scunthorpe at a glance

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

26
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.3★
230 parent reviews
22
Accept funded hours
10
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good16

2 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 Scunthorpe?
We list 26 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Scunthorpe, 25 of which have a Scunthorpe address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Scunthorpe are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Scunthorpe, including Kingsway Children's Centre, Lincoln Gardens Pre-School, The Ark 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 Scunthorpe?
Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Scunthorpe have left 230 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. 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 Scunthorpe?
22 of the 26 nurseries within 1 miles of Scunthorpe (85%) 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 Scunthorpe take babies?
10 settings within 1 miles of Scunthorpe 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