Best nurseries in Coleford (Forest of Dean)
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Forest of Dean, 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 | Little Stars Nursery Full day care · 80 places · GL16 8DN | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Coalway Early Years Sessional day care · 45 places · GL16 7HL | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway Full day care · 76 places · GL16 7JY | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre Full day care · 55 places · GL16 8DU | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Berry Hill Under 5's Group Full day care · 24 places · GL16 7QW | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Coleford (Forest of Dean)?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, 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.
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What are the best nurseries in Coleford (Forest of Dean)?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Coleford (Forest of Dean); listed first: Little Stars Nursery, Coalway Early Years, Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway.
How much does nursery cost in Coleford (Forest of Dean)?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 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 Coleford (Forest of Dean)?
5 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.