Childcare in York
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
208
Providers
113
Nurseries
18.5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in York
- Bishopthorpe Preschool PlaygroupYork · Outstanding
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- Little Green Rascals HaxbyYork · Outstanding
- Little Green Rascals Children's Organic Day NurseryYORK · Outstanding
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- Sticky Fingers Tiny SchoolYork · Outstanding
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- Funfishers Out of School ClubYork · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in York
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 York?
York has 208 registered childcare providers: 113 nurseries and 95 childminders.
How good are nurseries in York?
18.5% of rated providers in York hold an Outstanding grade (27 Outstanding, 118 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in York?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in York. 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.