How many day nurseries are there in North West?

We list 1,931 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in North West, 1,913 of which have a North West address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near North West are rated Outstanding?

229 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in North West. 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 West?

Across 1087 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in North West have left 14,452 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 North West?

1152 of the 1,931 nurseries in North West (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 North West take babies?

1122 settings in North West 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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4.6★ average from 20,022 parent reviews on Google

We track 1,931 Ofsted-registered day nurseries across North West. At their latest inspection: 229 rated Outstanding, 1419 rated Good, 29 currently Requires Improvement, 6 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 115 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 14,452 Google reviews across 1087 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 1152 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 1122 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 North West at a glance

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

1,931

Ofsted-registered nurseries

98%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

14,452 parent reviews

1,152

Accept funded hours

1,122

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding229
Good1419
Requires improvement29
Inadequate6

245 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 115 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in North West

The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre · 4.6★ (124)
Kip McGrath Education Centre (SALE) · 4.9★ (107)
Kip Mcgrath Preston North · 4.9★ (105)

Local authorities in North West

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in North West?: We list 1,931 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in North West, 1,913 of which have a North West address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near North West are rated Outstanding?: 229 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in North West. 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 West?: Across 1087 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in North West have left 14,452 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 North West?: 1152 of the 1,931 nurseries in North West (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 North West take babies?: 1122 settings in North West 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.