Nurseries and childcare in Layerthorpe
We know of 36 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Layerthorpe, 3 of them in Layerthorpe 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 Layerthorpe
- St Paul's Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 1.4 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 Layerthorpe, nearest first
- Daisy Chain Nursery Day care preschool · 0.3 miles Cinder Ln, York, YO31 7TP 5 Call
- Phoenix Under 5s Pre-School Preschool · 0.4 miles Primary Academy, Park Grove, York, YO31 8LG Call
- Dunnington Children Child care and day care · 0.6 miles Church Lane, York, YO1 9QT Call
- FunFishers Day care preschool · 0.7 miles 21 Escrick St, York, YO10 4AW Call
- Forest Hall Day Nursery Child care and day care · 1.0 miles 7 The Crescent, Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AW Call
- Little Acorns Day care preschool · 1.1 miles "Clifton Green Children's Centre, Kingsway North", York, YO30 6JA Call
- York Montessori Nursery Preschool · 1.2 miles 33 Logistics House Unit 33, York, YO10 4DZ 5 Call
- Stockton Lane Playgroup Preschool · 1.2 miles Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1JG Call
- University of York Campus Nursery Preschool · 1.2 miles University of York, Heslington, YO10 5DD 5 Call
- Academy Day Nursery & Childcare Club Child care and day care · 1.3 miles Hull Rd, York, YO10 3LG Call
- Leeman Road Playgroup Preschool · 1.3 miles 9 Jubilee Terrace, York, YO26 4XG Call
- St Paul's Nursery School Preschool · 1.3 miles 12 St Paul's Square, York, YO24 4BD 5 Call
- Clifton Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.3 miles 5 Sutton Way, York, YO30 6JF 5 Call
- Beehive Pre-School Playgroup Preschool · 1.4 miles Bray Road, Fulford, York, YO10 4JY 5 Call
- Joseph's Nursery Day care preschool · 1.4 miles The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Ln, York, YO30 6NP 5 Call
- Holgate Preschool Preschool · 1.5 miles Holgate Methodist Church, York, YO24 Call
- Bright Beginnings Nursery York Child care and day care · 1.6 miles 47 Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, YO30 6PD Call
- Tiddlywinks Private Day Nursery Preschool · 1.6 miles Murton Way, Osbaldwick, YO19 5 Call
- Orchard Park Pre-school Preschool · 1.7 miles Badger Paddock, York, YO31 Call
- Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd Day care preschool · 1.7 miles 410 Huntington Rd, York, YO31 9HU 4 Call
- Bright Beginnings Childcare Agency Home service · 1.7 miles Green Lane Trading Estate, 3 Devonshire Ct, York, YO30 5PQ Call
- Ladybirds Kinder Class Preschool · 1.8 miles St Andrew's Church Hall, Huntington Rd, York, YO31 9PX Call
- The french childminder Day care preschool · 2.0 miles Stuart Road, York, YO24
- Footprints Home Nursery Day care preschool · 2.1 miles 24 York Road, York, YO24 4LU 3
- Kool Kids Club Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Eastholme Drive, York, YO30 Call
- The Wendy House Children's Day Nursery Preschool · 2.2 miles 28 St Helen's Rd, York, YO24 1HR Call
- Livewires Playgroup Day care preschool · 2.2 miles Clifton Moor Church & Community Centre, Rivelin Way, York, YO30 4WD Call
- Little Acorns Day care preschool · 2.3 miles Hartrigg Oak/Lucombe Way, York, YO32 4DS 4 Call
- Blue Sky Day Nursery Preschool · 2.4 miles Stirling Rd, York, YO30 Call
- West Thorpe Pre school Preschool · 2.4 miles W Thorpe, York, YO24 2PN 5 Call
- Asenby House Day Care Home service · 2.5 miles Bursary Ct, York, YO24 Call
- Little Bugs Childcare Home service · 2.6 miles The Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 3 Call
- Muddy Boots Nursery Day care preschool · 2.6 miles Low Poppleton Lane, York, YO26 Call
- Huntington Kinder Class Preschool · 2.8 miles Memorial Hall, Strensall Rd, York, YO32 9SH Call
- Woodthorpe Pre-School Playgroup Child care and day care · 2.9 miles Summerfield Rd, York, YO24 2RU Call
- Bishopthorpe PreSchool Playgroup Preschool · 2.9 miles 6 Ferry Ln, York, YO23 2SB 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 Layerthorpe?
We know of 36 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Layerthorpe, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Layerthorpe
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