Best nurseries in Watnall
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Broxtowe, 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 | Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · NG16 2HX | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Cherubs Kimberley Full day care · 114 places · NG16 2PD | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Watnall Preschool Full day care · 34 places · NG16 1HS | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Noah's Ark Playgroup Full day care · 32 places · NG16 2HY | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Oaks Holiday Club Sessional day care · 20 places · NG16 1BT | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Little Oaks Nursery Full day care · 92 places · NG16 2PD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Watnall?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Watnall?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Watnall; listed first: Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup, Cherubs Kimberley, Watnall Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Watnall?
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 Watnall?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 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.