Best nurseries in Melton Mowbray
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Melton, 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 | Little Rascals Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · LE13 0TD | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge Full day care · 92 places · LE13 0PB | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Melton Mowbray Nursery School Full day care · 59 places · LE13 0BH | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Park Lane Nursery Full day care · 42 places · LE13 1JX | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Early Years Nursery Full day care · 30 places · LE13 0BJ | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Woodlands Nursery Full day care · 93 places · LE13 0UT | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Little Rascals - Burton Road Full day care · 65 places · LE13 1FX | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Early Years Nursery School Full day care · 100 places · LE13 1JE | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Oasis Family Centre Sessional day care · 36 places · LE13 0HN | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Little Robins Pre-School Full day care · 24 places · LE13 0NA | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray?
There are 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Melton Mowbray; listed first: Little Rascals Day Nursery, Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge, Melton Mowbray Nursery School.
How much does nursery cost in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Neighbourhoods
Melton Mowbray North · Melton Mowbray South · Melton Mowbray West
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.