Best nurseries in Yorkley and Whitecroft
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Forest of Dean, 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 | Yorkley Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · GL15 4RR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Bream Early Learners Full day care · 24 places · GL15 6JW | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Ellwood Nursery Full day care · 38 places · GL16 7LY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Parkend Playgroup Full day care · 28 places · GL15 4HL | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Pillowell Early Years Group Full day care · 15 places · GL15 4QT | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Yorkley and Whitecroft?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Yorkley and Whitecroft?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Yorkley and Whitecroft, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Yorkley Playgroup, Bream Early Learners, Ellwood Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Yorkley and Whitecroft?
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 Yorkley and Whitecroft?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Coleford (Forest of Dean) · Mitcheldean · Tutshill and Sedbury
Neighbourhoods
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.