Best Nurseries in Welwyn Garden City
31 nurseries in Welwyn Garden City — 5 Outstanding, 8 Good
Ofsted ratings in Welwyn Garden City
31
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
8
Good
18
Not yet rated
Grounds of Homerswood Junior & Infants School, Welwyn Garden City
Waterside Academy, Welwyn Garden City
Homerswood Junior & Infant School, Welwyn Garden City
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School, Welwyn Garden City
Peartree Primary School, Welwyn Garden City
Watchlytes Jmi School, Welwyn Garden City
Panshanger Primary School, Welwyn Garden City
Swallow Dell Primary & Nursery School, Welwyn Garden City
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Welwyn Garden City
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 Welwyn Garden City?
Welwyn Garden City has 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 8 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Welwyn Garden City are rated Outstanding or Good?
42% of nurseries in Welwyn Garden City are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Welwyn Garden City?
This page lists all 31 nurseries in Welwyn Garden City sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.