Best nurseries in Bushey
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Hertsmere, 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 | N Family Club Bushey Full day care · 87 places · WD23 2EN | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Moatfield Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · WD23 3JU | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Step By Step Nursery Full day care · 49 places · WD23 2DD | Good (2023) |
| 4 | First Place Nursery Full day care · 80 places · WD23 3AQ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Acorns Montessori School Sessional day care · 55 places · WD23 2ES | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) Full day care · 30 places · WD23 2EQ | Good (2023) |
| 7 | North Bushey Pre-school Full day care · 30 places · WD23 2AW | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Longwood Nursery Full day care · 120 places · WD23 2QG | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Little Gems Day Care Nursery Full day care · 25 places · WD23 3PR | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Bush-E-Babes Nursery at the Gan Full day care · 40 places · WD23 1AJ | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Bushey Grove Leisure Play Scheme and Creche Sessional day care · WD23 2TD | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Buzykidz Limited Sessional day care · 35 places · WD23 1FU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bushey?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, 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 Bushey?
There are 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Bushey; listed first: N Family Club Bushey, Moatfield Playgroup, Step By Step Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Bushey?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 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 Bushey?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Borehamwood · Potters Bar · Radlett · Shenley · Aldenham
Neighbourhoods
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.