Best nurseries in Tidworth
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Wiltshire, 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 | Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd Full day care · 68 places · SP9 7QD | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Caterpillas Under Fives Full day care · 70 places · SP9 7QN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | St Andrews Pre-School & Jammie Dodgers ASC Full day care · 54 places · SP9 7EP | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Paddington Playstation Day Nursery Full day care · 46 places · SP9 7NR | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Tree Tots Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · SP9 7XP | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Dingley's Promise Tidworth Sessional day care · 10 places · SP9 7QR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Tidworth?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South 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.
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What are the best nurseries in Tidworth?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Tidworth, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Poppies Daycare Nursery Ltd, Caterpillas Under Fives, St Andrews Pre-School & Jammie Dodgers ASC.
How much does nursery cost in Tidworth?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 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 Tidworth?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.