4 nurseries in Retford
Every day nursery in Retford on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in East Midlands after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Retford, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont House Nursery School DN22 7HJ | Good | 30 July 2025 | 65 |
| 2 | Thrumpton Kids Clubs DN22 7AF | Good | 23 April 2025 | 22 |
| 3 | Big Yellow Door Nursery DN22 8HX | Good | 23 January 2023 | 12 |
| 4 | All Aboard Nursery Ltd DN22 7RP | Good | 8 February 2022 | 56 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Retford
What day nurseries in East Midlands charge on average. Fees in Retford itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £165no funded hours | £128after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £159no funded hours | £130after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £123after 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 Retford
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Retford 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.