Best nurseries in Wellington
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Telford and Wrekin, 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 | Smiley Faces Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 50 places · TF1 2JA | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Tortoise Nursery Full day care · 42 places · TF1 2EH | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Church Street Day Nursery Full day care · 110 places · TF1 1DA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep Full day care · 91 places · TF1 3LB | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Seeds Telford Full day care · 39 places · TF1 1QX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Wellington, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Smiley Faces Day Nursery Ltd, Tortoise Nursery, Church Street Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
5 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.