Best nurseries in Arno Vale
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Gedling, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Good Shepherd Pre-School Sessional day care · 28 places · NG5 4PT | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Full day care · 38 places · NG5 4HT | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Woodthorpe Day Nursery Full day care · 100 places · NG5 4FE | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Weaverthorpe Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · NG5 6TA | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Kids Planet Mapperley Full day care · 90 places · NG3 5JL | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 6 | Holiday Activities For Kids Ltd - Good Shepherd Sessional day care · NG5 4LT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Arno Vale?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Arno Vale?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Arno Vale; listed first: The Good Shepherd Pre-School, Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery, Woodthorpe Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Arno Vale?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Arno Vale?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.