Best nurseries in Birstall
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Charnwood, 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 Hunny Hive Day Nursery Full day care · 68 places · LE4 3NS | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Co-operative Play and Learn Full day care · 25 places · LE4 4DE | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Birstall Rainbow Nursery Full day care · 64 places · LE4 4GF | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) Sessional day care · 26 places · LE4 3DL | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Children 1st @ Birstall Full day care · 120 places · LE4 3AX | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Little Gems Birstall Sessional day care · 20 places · LE4 4DU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Birstall?
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 Birstall?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Birstall; listed first: The Hunny Hive Day Nursery, Co-operative Play and Learn, Birstall Rainbow Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Birstall?
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 Birstall?
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.