Best nurseries in Scotforth
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Lancaster, 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 | Tiny Treasures Full day care · 30 places · LA1 4HX | Good (2022) |
| 2 | Nazareth House Day Nursery Full day care · 67 places · LA1 5AQ | Good (2022) |
| 3 | Brookdale Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 49 places · LA1 4QJ | Report card: 3 expected, 2 needs attention (Nov 2025) |
| 4 | Appletree Nursery School Little Pips Sessional day care · 6 places · LA1 5QB | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Bowerham Primary and Nursery School Baby Unit Sessional day care · 6 places · LA1 4BS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Scotforth?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, 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 Scotforth?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Scotforth; listed first: Tiny Treasures, Nazareth House Day Nursery, Brookdale Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Scotforth?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 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 Scotforth?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Neighbourhoods
Marsh, Haverbreaks & Scotforth West · Scotforth East & Bowerham
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.