Best nurseries in Dudley
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 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 | Treetops Dudley Full day care · 79 places · DY1 2TZ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Little Adventures Nursery (Dudley) Full day care · 95 places · DY1 2ER | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Kids Kingdom Sessional day care · 70 places · DY2 8PX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | YMCA @St James Road Full day care · 95 places · DY1 3JD | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Chatterbox Private Day Nursery Full day care · 38 places · DY2 0JT | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Mother Nature Childcare Ltd Full day care · 38 places · DY2 8LJ | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Learning Journeys Daycare Sessional day care · 51 places · DY2 7PL | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery Full day care · 31 places · DY2 0SZ | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Full day care · 60 places · DY1 2BG | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Lilypads Daycare Full day care · 27 places · DY1 1DW | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Hearts Day Nursery Full day care · 45 places · DY2 0PJ | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Treetops Nursery Full day care · 77 places · DY1 2HQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Dudley?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West Midlands, 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 Dudley?
Of 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Dudley, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Treetops Dudley, Little Adventures Nursery (Dudley), Little Kids Kingdom.
How much does nursery cost in Dudley?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 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 Dudley?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Brierley Hill · Coseley · Halesowen · Kingswinford · Sedgley · Stourbridge · Hayley Green · Old Quarter
Neighbourhoods
Dibdale · Dixons Green · Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest · Dudley Wood & Saltwells · Kates Hill · Netherton · New Dock & Eve Hill · Russell's Hall
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.