Best nurseries in Retford
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bassetlaw, 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 | Claremont House Nursery School Full day care · 54 places · DN22 7HJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Thrumpton Kids Clubs Full day care · 22 places · DN22 7AF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | West Street Pre-school Sessional day care · 16 places · DN22 6ES | Good (2022) |
| 4 | All Aboard Nursery Ltd Full day care · 56 places · DN22 7RP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Redwood Scholars Tuition Sessional day care · DN22 7UZ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Thrumpton Kids Club Full day care · 66 places · DN22 7EA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Retford?
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 Retford?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Retford; listed first: Claremont House Nursery School, Thrumpton Kids Clubs, West Street Pre-school.
How much does nursery cost in Retford?
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 Retford?
6 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.