Best Nurseries in LANCASTER
30 nurseries in LANCASTER — 5 Outstanding, 16 Good
Ofsted ratings in LANCASTER
30
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
16
Good
9
Not yet rated
Morecambe Bay Hospitals Nhs Trust, Lancaster
Lancaster University, LANCASTER
Scotforth St. Pauls C of E Primary School, LANCASTER
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in LANCASTER
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 LANCASTER?
LANCASTER has 30 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 16 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in LANCASTER are rated Outstanding or Good?
70% of nurseries in LANCASTER are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in LANCASTER?
This page lists all 30 nurseries in LANCASTER sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.