Nurseries in WD17
17 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good
Ofsted ratings in WD17
17
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
10
Good
6
Not yet rated
Watford Junction Station, WATFORD
Lanchester Community Free School, Watford
Lanchester Community Free School, Watford
Why families love WD17
19.9/100
Family Score
33.49
Crime rate per 1,000
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in WD17
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.
Nearby areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in WD17?
WD17 has 17 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 10 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in WD17 are Outstanding or Good?
65% of nurseries in WD17 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in WD17?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in WD17 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in WD17?
Yes — many nurseries in WD17 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.