8 nurseries in Gerrards Cross
Every day nursery in Gerrards Cross on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in South East after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Gerrards Cross
The top of our Gerrards Cross ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buttercups at Chalfont SL9 0GA | Outstanding | 8 August 2023 | 70 |
| 2 | Acorn Montessori School SL9 7AD | Strong standard in 5 of 6 | 12 December 2025 | 25 |
| 3 | Chalfont St Peter Montessori School SL9 9TR | Good | 7 July 2025 | 28 |
| 4 | Childlink Day Nursery and Pre School SL9 0JT | Good | 11 March 2025 | 46 |
| 5 | Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery SL9 8PP | Good | 25 October 2024 | 81 |
Day nurseries in Gerrards Cross, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buttercups at Chalfont SL9 0GA | Outstanding | 8 August 2023 | 70 |
| 2 | Acorn Montessori School SL9 7AD | Strong standard in 5 of 6 | 12 December 2025 | 25 |
| 3 | Chalfont St Peter Montessori School SL9 9TR | Good | 7 July 2025 | 28 |
| 4 | Childlink Day Nursery and Pre School SL9 0JT | Good | 11 March 2025 | 46 |
| 5 | Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery SL9 8PP | Good | 25 October 2024 | 81 |
| 6 | Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter SL9 9QE | Good | 11 October 2023 | 69 |
| 7 | Footsteps Day Nursery and Pre School SL9 9QX | Not yet graded | Not yet | 68 |
| 8 | Shire House Nursery SL9 7QN | Not yet graded | Not yet | 125 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is in Buckinghamshire.
Nursery fees in Gerrards Cross
What day nurseries in South East charge on average. Fees in Gerrards Cross itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £202no funded hours | £161after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £185no funded hours | £152after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £72after the free 15 hours | £144after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Gerrards Cross
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Gerrards Cross as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.