Best nurseries in Stamford
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in South Kesteven, 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 | Small Wonders Nursery Full day care · 81 places · PE9 1PG | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | The Children's Garden Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · PE9 1PJ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | The Little Lane Nursery Limited Full day care · 95 places · PE9 2BT | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited Full day care · 48 places · PE9 1UP | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Acorn Childcare Centre Full day care · 92 places · PE9 2SR | Good (2024) |
| 6 | The Mulberry Bush Nursery Full day care · 57 places · PE9 1SR | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Ark Foundry Road Nursery School Full day care · 63 places · PE9 2PP | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Full day care · 80 places · PE9 1SX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Stamford?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Stamford?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Stamford, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Small Wonders Nursery, The Children's Garden Day Nursery, The Little Lane Nursery Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Stamford?
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 Stamford?
8 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.