Nurseries and childcare in Cannock Chase
We know of 22 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Cannock Chase. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools across Cannock Chase
- Hednesford Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2022) · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Bluebell Hill Nursery Preschool Rosehill, Cannock, WS12 5 Call
- Fun Start Childcare Home service St Barnabas Church, Hampton St, Cannock, WS11 0AW Call
- Hednesford Nursery School Preschool Eskrett St, Cannock, WS12 4 Call
- Kids Planet Rugeley Day care preschool Wharf Rd, Rugeley, WS15 1BL 5 Call
- Blossoms on the Chase Day Nursery Day care preschool 48 Allport Road, Cannock, WS11 1DY 5 Call
- Busydays Childcare Home service St Stephens Church, Cannock, WS11 1QD Call
- Chadsmoor Community Infant and Nursery School Elementary school Kingsway, Cannock, WS11 6EU Call
- Heath Hayes Early Learners Day care preschool Hawks Green District Centre, Cannock, WS12 Call
- Little Chimps Day Nursery Day care preschool Wimblebury Community Centre, John Street, Wimblebury., Cannock, WS12 5 Call
- Stepping Stones Childcare and Funzone Home service 24 Martindale, Cannock, WS11 7XN Call
- The Homestead Care Ltd Day care preschool 59 Horse Fair, Rugeley, WS15 2WE Call
- Daisybrook Child care and day care Norton Green Lane, Norton Canes, WS11 Call
- Holly Grove, Doggy Day Care Pet boarding Holly Grove Holly Hill Road Cannock Wood, Rugeley, WS15 Call
- Home From Home Child Care Child care and day care Kelvedon Way, Rugeley, WS15 Call
- Little Angels Kingsmead Day care preschool 13a Hill Street, Cannock, WS12 1DJ Call
- Little Chimps Day Nursery Preschool Cannock Rd Flat 5, Hednesford, WS12 Call
- Little Owl Childcare Child care and day care South Staffordshire College, The Green, Cannock, WS11 1UE Call
- Play Days Child care and day care Centenery Hall, Hednesford, WS12 Call
- Smiley Faces Preschool Chapel St, Cannock, WS12 Call
- Springvale Vulnerable Childrens Division Child care and day care Springvale, Walhouse St, Cannock, WS11 Call
- Sue Jones Childminder Preschool Heathland Close, Cannock, WS Call
- Tracey Lawford Child care and day care Lovett Ct Block 21, Rugeley, WS15 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Cannock Chase?
We know of 22 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Cannock Chase, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.