Best nurseries in Keyworth
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Rushcliffe, 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 Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School Full day care · 75 places · NG12 5HP | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Willow Brook Pre School Full day care · 24 places · NG12 5BB | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | The Wolds Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · NG12 5NH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | The Lime Trees at Keyworth Primary School Full day care · 60 places · NG12 5FB | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · LE12 6SX | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Children 1st @ Plum Tree Full day care · 143 places · NG12 5NA | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Tollerton Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · NG12 4ET | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Keyworth?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East 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 Keyworth?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Keyworth, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School, Willow Brook Pre School, The Wolds Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Keyworth?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 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 Keyworth?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
East Leake · West Bridgford · Cropwell Bishop · Edwalton · Bridgford · Gotham · Tollerton
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.