Best nurseries in Old Amersham
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 | Holding Hands Pre-School Sessional day care · 40 places · HP7 0HR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Ollie Owl Amersham Full day care · 65 places · HP7 0TU | Good (2025) |
| 3 | KMK Kinderzimmer 10 Full day care · 149 places · HP7 0EZ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Amersham Hospital Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · HP7 0JD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Kumon Amersham Sessional day care · HP7 0AH | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Nursery School Full day care · 33 places · HP7 0RN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Old Amersham?
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 Old Amersham?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Old Amersham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Holding Hands Pre-School, Ollie Owl Amersham, KMK Kinderzimmer 10.
How much does nursery cost in Old Amersham?
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 Old Amersham?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.