Best Nurseries in SCARBOROUGH
34 nurseries in SCARBOROUGH — 5 Outstanding, 18 Good
Ofsted ratings in SCARBOROUGH
34
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
18
Good
11
Not yet rated
The Reading Rooms, Scarborough
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SCARBOROUGH
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 SCARBOROUGH?
SCARBOROUGH has 34 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 18 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in SCARBOROUGH are rated Outstanding or Good?
68% of nurseries in SCARBOROUGH are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in SCARBOROUGH?
This page lists all 34 nurseries in SCARBOROUGH sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.