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4.7★ average from 667 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 180 day nurseries in North Yorkshire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 24 rated Outstanding, 130 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 3 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 23 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 667 Google reviews across 67 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 107 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 113 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 North Yorkshire at a glance

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

180
Ofsted-registered nurseries
97%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
667 parent reviews
107
Accept funded hours
113
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding24
  • Good130
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate3

21 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 23 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in North Yorkshire?
We list 180 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in North Yorkshire, 179 of which have a North Yorkshire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near North Yorkshire are rated Outstanding?
24 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in North Yorkshire, including Kirkgate Childcare. 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 North Yorkshire?
Across 67 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in North Yorkshire have left 667 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 North Yorkshire?
107 of the 180 nurseries in North Yorkshire (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 North Yorkshire take babies?
113 settings in North Yorkshire 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.