Best Nurseries in Stafford
42 nurseries in Stafford — 5 Outstanding, 21 Good
Ofsted ratings in Stafford
42
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
21
Good
2
Requires Improvement
14
Not yet rated
ANSON C E (A) PRIMARY SCHOOL, STAFFORD
Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals NHS Trust, STAFFORD
Beaconside Business Village Weston Road, Stafford
Veritas Primary Academy, Stafford
St Patrick's Before and After School Club, Stafford
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Stafford
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 Stafford?
Stafford has 42 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 21 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Stafford are rated Outstanding or Good?
62% of nurseries in Stafford are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Stafford?
This page lists all 42 nurseries in Stafford sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.