18 nurseries in ST3 (Longton, Meir, Blurton)
Every day nursery with a ST3 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in West Midlands after the free hours.
Day nurseries in ST3 (Longton, Meir, Blurton), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Care Nurseries Ltd ST3 1DU | Outstanding | 29 May 2024 | 57 |
| 2 | Tiny Toez @ Westfield ST3 4RF | Outstanding | 21 June 2023 | 71 |
| 3 | Children 1st @ Meir Park ST3 7TW | Strong standard in 4 of 6 | 7 May 2026 | 98 |
| 4 | Jack In The Box ST3 5PZ | Expected standard in all 6 | 8 April 2026 | 57 |
| 5 | Ducklings Opportunity Group ST3 7DY | Good | 5 September 2025 | 20 |
| 6 | St Albans Little Learners C I C ST3 3JS | Good | 6 December 2024 | 40 |
| 7 | Little Dreamers Nursery ST3 2BB | Good | 7 November 2024 | 48 |
| 8 | Tiny Stars ST3 1QY | Good | 13 September 2024 | 72 |
| 9 | Karetakers Day Nursery ST3 1EQ | Good | 12 June 2024 | 104 |
| 10 | The Crescent Pre School Nursery Ltd ST3 6HZ | Good | 9 March 2023 | 77 |
| 11 | St Andrews with St Peters Preschool ST3 6HB | Good | 13 December 2022 | 18 |
| 12 | Early Days Nursery ST3 6EZ | Good | 16 February 2022 | 80 |
| 13 | Jack In The Box In Blurtons Children's Centre ST3 3AR | Good | 28 June 2021 | 55 |
| 14 | Adv4nce Childcare: Weston ST3 6NG | Not yet graded | Not yet | 16 |
| 15 | Adv4nce Childcare: Weston I ST3 6PT | Not yet graded | Not yet | 16 |
| 16 | Jack in the Box Sandon ST3 7AW | Not yet graded | Not yet | 91 |
| 17 | Little Robins Day Nursery ST3 4EZ | Not yet graded | Not yet | 40 |
| 18 | Right Step Nursery & Kids Club ST3 3LQ | Not yet graded | Not yet | 102 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
ST3 is in Stoke-on-Trent.
Nursery fees in ST3
What day nurseries in West Midlands charge on average. Fees in ST3 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £175no funded hours | £142after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £171no funded hours | £138after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £66after the free 15 hours | £133after 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 ST3
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in ST3 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.