Best nurseries in Shipley
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bradford, 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 | Rainbow Private Day Nursery Full day care · 46 places · BD9 4HH | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Little Hearts Nursery Shipley Full day care · 50 places · BD18 2LT | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Westfield House Childcare Ltd Full day care · 54 places · BD18 4SX | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Partou Ashmoor Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 75 places · BD18 4JX | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Ducklings Creche Full day care · 23 places · BD18 2NR | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Cliffe House Day Nursery Full day care · 87 places · BD18 3NA | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Leelas Ladybirds Ltd Full day care · 52 places · BD18 3HU | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Sunbeams Nursery Full day care · 63 places · BD18 3EH | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Academic Adventures Full day care · BD18 3DZ | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Den Buddies Full day care · BD18 3QH | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Development Through Education Ltd Full day care · BD18 3QN | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Qalm Academy Ltd Full day care · BD18 3HN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Shipley?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Yorkshire and The Humber, 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 Shipley?
Of 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Shipley, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Rainbow Private Day Nursery, Little Hearts Nursery Shipley, Westfield House Childcare Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Shipley?
In Yorkshire and The Humber, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £156 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 Shipley?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bingley · Bradford · Keighley · Ilkley · Queensbury · Barkerend · Bowling · Holme · Brown Royd · Buttershaw · Idle · Lister Park
Neighbourhoods
Frizinghall & Heaton Grove · Saltaire & Baildon West · Shipley Town · Windhill
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.