Nurseries and childcare in Longthorpe
We know of 52 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Longthorpe, 3 of them in Longthorpe itself. 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 within 3 miles of the middle of Longthorpe
- Caverstede Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding (2024) · 2.5 mi · 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 near Longthorpe, nearest first
- Longthorpe Pre-school Preschool · 150m 295 Thorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE3 6LU 5 Call
- Kidsunlimited Woodlands Nursery Preschool · 0.3 miles Peterborough, PE3 6HN Call
- Kidsunlimited Nurseries Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Woodlands Nursery, Peterborough, PE3 Call
- Rise and Shine Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.6 miles Ledbury Rd, Peterborough, PE3 5 Call
- Learning Tree Preschool · 1.0 miles 115 Thorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE3 6JQ 5 Call
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery And Preschool In Peterborough Elementary school · 1.2 miles The Valley Park Centre, Oundle Road, Sugar Way, Peterborough, PE2 9QB 5 Call
- West Town Pre-School Preschool · 1.2 miles St. Johns Mission Church Hall, Mayors Walk, Peterborough, PE3 6EZ Call
- ABC Kids Nursery Peterborough Preschool · 1.2 miles Aldermans Drive, Peterborough, PE36 5 Call
- Bees At Hive Pre-school Preschool · 1.2 miles Bretton Centre, Rightwell E, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 5 Call
- Cedars Day Nursery Preschool · 1.3 miles Aldermans Dr, Peterborough, PE3 Call
- Young Generation Preschool Preschool · 1.3 miles Highlees Primary School, Ashton Rd, Peterborough, PE3 5 Call
- Apricot Nursery & Pre-School Preschool · 1.4 miles Wainman Rd, Peterborough, PE2 5 Call
- Alpha Kindergarten School Child care and day care · 1.5 miles 24 Wainman Rd, Peterborough, PE2 7BU Call
- Brewster Avenue Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 1.5 miles Brewster Ave, Peterborough, PE2 9PN Call
- Stars Pre-School Woodston Preschool · 1.7 miles Celta Rd, Peterborough, PE2 9ER 5 Call
- Shiny Stars Pre-School Preschool · 1.7 miles 30 Cromwell Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2EA 5 Call
- Stars Pre-School Ravensthorpe Preschool · 1.7 miles Brigstock Ct, Peterborough, PE3 7NB Call
- Matley Pre-School Preschool · 1.7 miles Carradale, Peterborough, PE2 Call
- Beeches Pre-School Preschool · 1.7 miles 157 Cromwell Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2EL 5 Call
- The Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles 32-34 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JA 5 Call
- Little Tigers Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.7 miles Brigstock Ct, Peterborough, PE3 7NB Call
- Belsize Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.7 miles Belsize community centre, Peterborough, PE2 9JD Call
- Little Squigglers Peterborough Preschool · 1.7 miles Sevenacres, Peterborough, PE25 Call
- St. Josephs Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles Bamber Street, Peterborough, PE1 Call
- Barnardo's Gladstone Children's Centre Day care preschool · 1.7 miles 157 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, PE1 2EL Call
- Peterborough Day Services Child care and day care · 1.8 miles 49 Lincoln Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2RR Call
- Childcare 4 U Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Harris St, Peterborough, PE1 Call
- Little Pandas Childcare Home service · 1.8 miles Ledham, Peterborough, PE2 Call
- Millfield preschool School · 2.0 miles Lincoln Road Millfield, Peterborough, PE1 Call
- Little Stars Day Nursery Preschool · 2.0 miles Dogsthorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE1 Call
- Bretton Community Preschool Preschool · 2.1 miles Children and Family Centre, Watergall, Peterborough, PE3 8NX Call
- Stars Day Nurseries Preschool · 2.1 miles 172 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UF Call
- Apple Kids Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles 134 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 4DG Call
- Orton St. Johns Pre-School Day care preschool · 2.2 miles 1 Riseholme, Peterborough, PE2 5SP Call
- Bright Bambini Montessori Centre Preschool · 2.2 miles 29 Alexandra Rd, Peterborough, PE1 3DE Call
- Bright Stars Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.2 miles 241 Park Rd, Peterborough, PE1 2UT 5 Call
- Leapfrog Day Nurseries Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, PE7 8BZ Call
- Discovery Pre-school Preschool · 2.4 miles Fane Rd, Peterborough, PE4 5 Call
- Castor and Ailsworth Pre-School Preschool · 2.5 miles Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road, Castor, Peterborough, PE5 7AX Call
- Jungle Tots Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Coningsby Rd, Stirling Way, Peterborough, PE3 5 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.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
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 Longthorpe?
We know of 52 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Longthorpe, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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