Best nurseries in Deal
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Dover, 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 | Creative Minds Nursery Full day care · 60 places · CT14 6AD | Report card: 3 strong, 2 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 2 | Deal Nursery and Forest School Full day care · 69 places · CT14 9PQ | Report card: 3 strong, 2 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 3 | Bright Sparks Child Care Centre Full day care · 26 places · CT14 9SF | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Treetops Pre-school Full day care · 40 places · CT14 9BD | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Tiny Turtles Nursery Full day care · 23 places · CT14 9QA | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Rainbow Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · CT14 9LD | Good (2023) |
| 7 | New Century Nursery Full day care · 55 places · CT14 6RX | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Wrap Around Care and Snug Bugs Nursery Full day care · 20 places · CT14 0LP | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Walmer Nursery Ltd Full day care · 40 places · CT14 7TL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Deal?
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 Deal?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Deal; listed first: Creative Minds Nursery, Deal Nursery and Forest School, Bright Sparks Child Care Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Deal?
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 Deal?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Neighbourhoods
Deal East · Deal North & West · Mill Hill, Upper Deal & Northbourne · Walmer
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.