Best nurseries in Galgate
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Lancaster, 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 | Pre-School Centre Full day care · 158 places · LA1 4YW | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool Full day care · 52 places · LA2 0JW | Good (2022) |
| 3 | Leaps & Bounds Ellel Full day care · 20 places · LA2 0LQ | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Lambs Full day care · 20 places · LA2 0EF | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Mad Science at Lancaster University Chapliancy Centre Sessional day care · LA1 4YW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Galgate?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, 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 Galgate?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Galgate; listed first: Pre-School Centre, Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool, Leaps & Bounds Ellel.
How much does nursery cost in Galgate?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 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 Galgate?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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.