Best nurseries in Crowthorne
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bracknell Forest, 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 | Acorn Under Fives Sessional day care · 33 places · RG45 6QZ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | The Ark Pre School Sessional day care · 26 places · RG45 7AT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Little Grange Nursery Full day care · 85 places · RG40 3AP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Flying Start Nursery Sessional day care · 32 places · RG40 3AQ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Kids Inc Day Nursery Full day care · 82 places · RG45 6NS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Our Lady's Prep School And Day Nursery Full day care · 128 places · RG45 6PB | Good (2022) |
| 7 | St Michaels Nursery & Preschool Full day care · 31 places · GU47 8HN | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 8 | Becca's House Day Nursery - Crowthorne Full day care · 61 places · RG45 7BN | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Just Play Sports at Oaklands Full day care · RG45 6QZ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Crowthorne?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Crowthorne?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Crowthorne, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Acorn Under Fives, The Ark Pre School, Little Grange Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Crowthorne?
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 Crowthorne?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bracknell · Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) · Binfield · Winkfield Row · Hanworth · Bullbrook · Wildridings
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.