Best nurseries in Tipton
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Sandwell, 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 | Summerhill's Little Treasures Full day care · 92 places · DY4 9PF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge Full day care · 69 places · DY4 7BX | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Smarty Pants Private Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 49 places · DY4 7QP | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Lola-Belle's Private Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 48 places · DY4 8EZ | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Kiddies Playhouse Tipton Full day care · 56 places · DY4 8QJ | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Tiddlywinks Kiddies Nursery Full day care · 73 places · DY4 8LF | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Unicorn Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · DY4 9JE | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Tipton Toddlers Day Nursery Full day care · 68 places · DY4 7TB | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Tipton Nursery Full day care · 36 places · DY4 0TB | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Little Academy Day Nursery Full day care · 23 places · DY4 0BS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Tipton?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Tipton?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Tipton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Summerhill's Little Treasures, Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge, Smarty Pants Private Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Tipton?
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 Tipton?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Oldbury (Sandwell) · Rowley Regis · Smethwick · Wednesbury · West Bromwich · Bromwich · Greets Green · Hamstead · Warley · Langley Green
Neighbourhoods
Great Bridge & Dudley Port · Ocker Hill · Princes End & Willingsworth · Tibbington · Tipton
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.