9 nurseries in Nelson
Every day nursery in Nelson on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Nelson
The top of our Nelson ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Ltd BB9 0DZ | Outstanding | 19 August 2025 | 138 |
| 2 | Barrowford Preschool Nursery BB9 8PU | Outstanding | 12 August 2025 | 72 |
| 3 | Edenfield Nursery BB9 0PQ | Outstanding | 3 February 2022 | 100 |
| 4 | The Rocking Horse Club BB9 8BP | Good | 27 June 2025 | 92 |
| 5 | Parrock House Day Nursery BB9 6QF | Good | 28 January 2025 | 50 |
Day nurseries in Nelson, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Ltd BB9 0DZ | Outstanding | 19 August 2025 | 138 |
| 2 | Barrowford Preschool Nursery BB9 8PU | Outstanding | 12 August 2025 | 72 |
| 3 | Edenfield Nursery BB9 0PQ | Outstanding | 3 February 2022 | 100 |
| 4 | The Rocking Horse Club BB9 8BP | Good | 27 June 2025 | 92 |
| 5 | Parrock House Day Nursery BB9 6QF | Good | 28 January 2025 | 50 |
| 6 | Lynwood Nursery BB9 0QA | Good | 13 March 2024 | 49 |
| 7 | The Beacon Day Nursery BB9 7HS | Good | 31 January 2023 | 52 |
| 8 | Pendle Court Day Nursery & Pre-School BB9 7BT | Good | 7 March 2022 | 222 |
| 9 | Star Learning BB9 8EH | Not yet graded | Not yet |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Nelson
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in Nelson itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £178no funded hours | £136after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £158no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £120after 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 Nelson
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Nelson 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.