Best Nurseries in Ely
41 nurseries in Ely — 2 Outstanding, 18 Good
Ofsted ratings in Ely
41
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
18
Good
21
Not yet rated
Isle Of Ely Primary School, Ely
Stretham Community Primary School, Ely
Spring Meadow Infant & Nursery School, Ely
St. Andrews C of E Junior School, ELY
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Ely
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 Ely?
Ely has 41 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 18 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Ely are rated Outstanding or Good?
49% of nurseries in Ely are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Ely?
This page lists all 41 nurseries in Ely sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.