Best nurseries in Stone (Stafford)
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Stafford, 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 | Smartys School Club Full day care · 32 places · ST15 0AA | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Meaford Fields Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · ST15 8LQ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Elmhurst House Day Nursery Full day care · 90 places · ST15 8EL | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Smartys Toddler Nursery Full day care · 32 places · ST15 8QF | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Mumbles Day Nursery Full day care · 43 places · ST18 0DJ | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Mumbles Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · ST15 0EQ | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Smartys Little Stars Nursery Full day care · 46 places · ST15 0AA | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Smartys Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 40 places · ST15 8QB | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Kids Planet Stone Full day care · 60 places · ST15 8LL | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Time 4 Sport at Manor Hill First School Sessional day care · ST15 0HY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Stone (Stafford)?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West 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 Stone (Stafford)?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Stone (Stafford), 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Smartys School Club, Meaford Fields Day Nursery, Elmhurst House Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Stone (Stafford)?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 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 Stone (Stafford)?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 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.