Best nurseries in Heworth
7 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 | Sticky Fingers Tiny School Full day care · 56 places · YO32 9UP | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd Full day care · 45 places · YO31 7TA | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Phoenix Under 5s Preschool Sessional day care · 24 places · YO31 8LP | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Dinky Groves Day Nursery Full day care · 28 places · YO31 7LX | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Straylands Day Nursery Full day care · 24 places · YO31 9LT | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Daisy Chain Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · YO31 7TP | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Stockton Lane Pre-School Sessional day care · 25 places · YO31 1JG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Heworth?
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 Heworth?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Heworth, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Sticky Fingers Tiny School, Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd, Phoenix Under 5s Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Heworth?
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 Heworth?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.