Best Nurseries in Harlow
50 nurseries in Harlow — 5 Outstanding, 28 Good
Ofsted ratings in Harlow
50
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
28
Good
17
Not yet rated
Church Langley Community Centre, HARLOW
Potter Street Community Association, Harlow
Unit 28 Latton Bush Centre, Harlow
The Henry Moore School, Harlow
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Harlow
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 Harlow?
Harlow has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 28 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Harlow are rated Outstanding or Good?
66% of nurseries in Harlow are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Harlow?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Harlow sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.