Best nurseries in Newark-on-Trent
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Newark and Sherwood, 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 | Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Full day care · 26 places · NG24 4AJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school Full day care · 59 places · NG24 1LP | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Children 1st @ Newark Centre Full day care · 68 places · NG24 1JY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | William Gladstone Childcare Full day care · 62 places · NG24 4HU | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Children 1st @ Newark Full day care · 96 places · NG24 1DP | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Country Kids Day Nursery Full day care · 24 places · NG24 2DQ | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Little Locos Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · NG24 1LN | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | YMCA Nursery at the Village Full day care · 93 places · NG24 4FH | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Yellow Brick Road, Newark Full day care · 78 places · NG24 2JH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Newark-on-Trent?
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 Newark-on-Trent?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Newark-on-Trent; listed first: Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup, Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school, Children 1st @ Newark Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Newark-on-Trent?
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 Newark-on-Trent?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.