13 nurseries in Rutland
Every day nursery in the Rutland council area, best rated first, with the ones Ofsted rated Outstanding and what a place costs after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Rutland, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rainbow Childcare Centres Oakham, LE15 | Good | 4 September 2025 | 21 |
| 2 | The Ark Association Ltd (2) Oakham, LE15 | Good | 22 January 2025 | 40 |
| 3 | Little Angels Uppingham LTD Oakham, LE15 | Good | 28 August 2024 | 85 |
| 4 | Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham Oakham, LE15 | Good | 30 April 2024 | 21 |
| 5 | The Ark Association Ltd (1) Oakham, LE15 | Good | 28 July 2023 | 33 |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Uppingham Oakham, LE15 | Good | 25 May 2023 | 22 |
| 7 | Casterton Nursery Stamford, PE9 | Good | 29 March 2022 | 69 |
| 8 | The Day Nursery At Oakham Oakham, LE15 | Good | 28 February 2022 | 64 |
| 9 | Ketton Pre-School Stamford, PE9 | Good | 22 February 2022 | 24 |
| 10 | Langham Nursery Oakham, LE15 | Good | 7 January 2022 | 37 |
| 11 | Scallywags Day Nursery Oakham, LE15 | Good | 9 September 2021 | 93 |
| 12 | Little Legs Cottesmore Oakham, LE15 | Good | 14 June 2021 | 65 |
| 13 | Elite Sport Academy Wrap Around Oakham, LE15 | Not yet graded | Not yet | 100 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Towns in Rutland
Nurseries by postcode in Rutland
Nursery fees in Rutland
What day nurseries in East Midlands charge on average. Fees in Rutland 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 Rutland
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Rutland 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.