Best nurseries in Cowes
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Isle of Wight, 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 | Gurnard Pre-School Sessional day care · 39 places · PO31 8DS | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC Full day care · 65 places · PO31 7ET | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Seashells Early Years Centre Full day care · 91 places · PO32 6EA | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Blackberry Lane Pre-School Full day care · 50 places · PO31 8HF | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery Full day care · 58 places · PO31 8PU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Cowes?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, 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 Cowes?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Cowes, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Gurnard Pre-School, Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC, Seashells Early Years Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Cowes?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 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 Cowes?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 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.