Childcare in Plymouth
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
163
Providers
97
Nurseries
13.7%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Plymouth
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- Honeyshute Day NurseryPLYMOUTH · Outstanding
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- Freshlings NurseryPLYMOUTH · Outstanding
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- Mama Bear's Day NurseryPlymouth · Outstanding
- Honeyshute Day Nursery and Pre SchoolEggbuckland · Outstanding
- Willow ChildcarePlymouth · Outstanding
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- The Cabin at Barn Park NurseryPlymouth · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Plymouth
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 Plymouth?
Plymouth has 163 registered childcare providers: 97 nurseries and 66 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Plymouth?
13.7% of rated providers in Plymouth hold an Outstanding grade (16 Outstanding, 100 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Plymouth?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Plymouth. 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.