How many day nurseries are there in London?

We list 2,706 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in London, 2,681 of which have a London address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near London are rated Outstanding?

250 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in London. 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 London?

Across 1981 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in London have left 35,553 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 London?

1629 of the 2,706 nurseries in London (60%) 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 London take babies?

1118 settings in London 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.

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4.5★ average from 39,911 parent reviews on Google

We track 2,706 Ofsted-registered day nurseries across London. At their latest inspection: 250 rated Outstanding, 1872 rated Good, 46 currently Requires Improvement, 17 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 170 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 35,553 Google reviews across 1981 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 1629 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 1118 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 London at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery across London.

2,706

Ofsted-registered nurseries

97%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

35,553 parent reviews

1,629

Accept funded hours

1,118

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding250
Good1872
Requires improvement46
Inadequate17

512 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 170 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in London

Educate Excellence · 4.9★ (260)
Get With The Kids Vibe · 4.9★ (140)
First Goal · 5.0★ (126)

Local authorities in London

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in London?: We list 2,706 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in London, 2,681 of which have a London address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near London are rated Outstanding?: 250 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in London. 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 London?: Across 1981 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in London have left 35,553 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 London?: 1629 of the 2,706 nurseries in London (60%) 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 London take babies?: 1118 settings in London 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.