Best nurseries in Marlow Bottom
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Buckinghamshire, 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 | RAFA Kidz Medmenham Full day care · 38 places · SL7 2EH | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | The House that Jack Built Day Nursery Full day care · 96 places · SL7 3NA | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Abbotsbrook Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · SL8 5PQ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Marlow Bottom Pre-School CIO Sessional day care · 28 places · SL7 3NA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Marlow Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · SL7 3RS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | First Steps First Bovingdon Green Full day care · 28 places · SL7 2JQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Marlow Bottom?
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 Marlow Bottom?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Marlow Bottom, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: RAFA Kidz Medmenham, The House that Jack Built Day Nursery, Abbotsbrook Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Marlow Bottom?
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 Marlow Bottom?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.