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Childcare in Worcestershire

Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.

476

Providers

288

Nurseries

18.5%

Outstanding

—

Avg fee

Top-rated nurseries in Worcestershire

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Worcestershire

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 Worcestershire?

Worcestershire has 476 registered childcare providers: 288 nurseries and 188 childminders.

How good are nurseries in Worcestershire?

18.5% of rated providers in Worcestershire hold an Outstanding grade (57 Outstanding, 250 Good).

Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Worcestershire?

Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Worcestershire. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.

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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.