8 nurseries in Rushden
Every day nursery in Rushden on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in East Midlands after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Rushden
The top of our Rushden ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd NN10 8DX | Outstanding | 22 May 2023 | 99 |
| 2 | Rhymetime Rushden NN10 0HH | Outstanding | 28 April 2023 | 96 |
| 3 | Happytots NN10 9PQ | Good | 6 September 2024 | 24 |
| 4 | The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd NN10 9TP | Good | 25 January 2024 | 90 |
| 5 | Tots and Juniors NN10 9SL | Good | 30 October 2023 | 52 |
Day nurseries in Rushden, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Steps (Higham Ferrers) Ltd NN10 8DX | Outstanding | 22 May 2023 | 99 |
| 2 | Rhymetime Rushden NN10 0HH | Outstanding | 28 April 2023 | 96 |
| 3 | Happytots NN10 9PQ | Good | 6 September 2024 | 24 |
| 4 | The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd NN10 9TP | Good | 25 January 2024 | 90 |
| 5 | Tots and Juniors NN10 9SL | Good | 30 October 2023 | 52 |
| 6 | Rushden Day Nursery NN10 9QJ | Good | 29 August 2023 | 106 |
| 7 | Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool NN10 0LH | Good | 25 April 2023 | 96 |
| 8 | Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive NN10 9PW | Good | 4 April 2023 | 97 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Rushden
Rushden is in North Northamptonshire.
Nursery fees in Rushden
What day nurseries in East Midlands charge on average. Fees in Rushden 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 Rushden
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Rushden 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.