Nurseries in WD18
21 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good
Ofsted ratings in WD18
21
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
10
Good
10
Not yet rated
Boys & Girls Nursery, Watford
Trinity Methodist Church, Watford
Field Junior School, Watford
Chater Infant School, Watford
Why families love WD18
38.9/100
Family Score
31.63
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around WD18
Average property price: £374,715
Deprivation decile: 7/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in WD18
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 WD18?
WD18 has 21 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 10 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in WD18 are Outstanding or Good?
52% of nurseries in WD18 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in WD18?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in WD18 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in WD18?
Yes — many nurseries in WD18 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.