Best nurseries in Dunnington
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in York, 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 Green Rascals Children's Organic Day Nursery Full day care · 99 places · YO19 5LT | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Elvington Under Fives Sessional day care · 26 places · YO41 4HP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Over the Rainbow Full day care · 36 places · YO19 5QG | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Station House Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · YO19 5RY | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Wheldrake Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · YO19 6BB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Dunnington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Yorkshire and The Humber, 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 Dunnington?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Dunnington, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Green Rascals Children's Organic Day Nursery, Elvington Under Fives, Over the Rainbow.
How much does nursery cost in Dunnington?
In Yorkshire and The Humber, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £156 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 Dunnington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.