Best Nurseries in Dorking
20 nurseries in Dorking — 3 Outstanding, 7 Good
Ofsted ratings in Dorking
20
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
7
Good
10
Not yet rated
Nutcombe House, Dorking
St Pauls Church, DORKING
St. Pauls C of E (Aided) Primary School, DORKING
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Dorking
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Dorking?
Dorking has 20 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 7 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Dorking are rated Outstanding or Good?
50% of nurseries in Dorking are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Dorking?
This page lists all 20 nurseries in Dorking sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.