Best nurseries in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Ashfield, 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 Full day care · 20 places · NG17 8FX | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Bright Sparks Private Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 50 places · NG18 5BN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery Full day care · 44 places · NG17 8HP | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre Full day care · 74 places · NG17 7FH | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Busy Bunnies Kirkby Full day care · 64 places · NG17 7GQ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Kip McGrath Tuition Centre Ashfield Full day care · NG17 7LP | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Pinecones Montessori Sessional day care · NG17 8LA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Lime Trees, Bright Sparks Private Day Nursery Limited, Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
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 Kirkby-in-Ashfield?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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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.