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4.5★ average from 1,078 parent reviews on Google

We track 118 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Sheffield. At their latest inspection: 17 rated Outstanding, 83 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 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 1,078 Google reviews across 77 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 66 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 66 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 Sheffield at a glance

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

118
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
1,078 parent reviews
66
Accept funded hours
66
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding17
  • Good83

18 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Sheffield?
We list 118 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Sheffield. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Sheffield are rated Outstanding?
17 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Sheffield. 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 Sheffield?
Across 77 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Sheffield have left 1,078 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Sheffield?
66 of the 118 nurseries in Sheffield (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 Sheffield take babies?
66 settings in Sheffield 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.