Childcare in Milton Keynes
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
369
Providers
216
Nurseries
16.8%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Milton Keynes
- Aristotots Nursery SchoolMilton Keynes · Outstanding
- Bletchley preschool including cuddles nurseryMilton Keynes · Outstanding
- Acorn at WestcroftMILTON KEYNES · Outstanding
- Buttons@newtonleysBletchley · Outstanding
- REDACTEDREDACTED · Outstanding
- Buttons@abbeysMilton Keynes · Outstanding
- REDACTEDREDACTED · Outstanding
- Milton Keynes Preparatory SchoolMilton Keynes · Outstanding
- Acorn Day Nursery (Stony Stratford)Milton Keynes · Outstanding
- Buttons@ Stacey BushesMILTON KEYNES · Outstanding
- Buttons@Wavendon GateMilton Keynes · Outstanding
- REDACTEDREDACTED · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Milton Keynes
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes has 369 registered childcare providers: 216 nurseries and 153 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Milton Keynes?
16.8% of rated providers in Milton Keynes hold an Outstanding grade (33 Outstanding, 161 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Milton Keynes?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Milton Keynes. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.