Best nurseries in Godalming
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Waverley, 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 | The Bell House Nursery Full day care · 96 places · GU7 1EF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road Full day care · 140 places · GU7 3DU | Good (2025) |
| 3 | N Family Club Godalming Full day care · 119 places · GU7 1JJ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Goslings Nursery School Sessional day care · 30 places · GU7 1HR | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Castle Nursery and Preschool Guardian House Full day care · 108 places · GU7 2AE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Godalming?
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 Godalming?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Godalming, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Bell House Nursery, Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road, N Family Club Godalming.
How much does nursery cost in Godalming?
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 Godalming?
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.