Nurseries and childcare in Upper Poppleton
We know of 17 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Upper Poppleton, 2 of them in Upper Poppleton 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 Upper Poppleton
- St Paul's Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 2.7 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 Upper Poppleton, nearest first
- Little Green Rascals Poppleton Preschool · 0.3 miles Dodsworth Hall, Millfield Lane, York, YO26 Call
- Honey Pots Nursery Poppleton Preschool · 0.6 miles Dodsworth Hall, Millfield Lane, York, YO26 6HR Call
- Muddy Boots Nursery Day care preschool · 1.0 miles Low Poppleton Lane, York, YO26 Call
- Kool Kids Club Day care preschool · 1.7 miles Eastholme Drive, York, YO30 Call
- Livewires Playgroup Day care preschool · 2.0 miles Clifton Moor Church & Community Centre, Rivelin Way, York, YO30 4WD Call
- Footprints Home Nursery Day care preschool · 2.1 miles 24 York Road, York, YO24 4LU 3
- Blue Sky Day Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Stirling Rd, York, YO30 Call
- Joseph's Nursery Day care preschool · 2.2 miles The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Ln, York, YO30 6NP 5 Call
- Bright Beginnings Childcare Agency Home service · 2.2 miles Green Lane Trading Estate, 3 Devonshire Ct, York, YO30 5PQ Call
- Bright Beginnings Nursery York Child care and day care · 2.2 miles 47 Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, YO30 6PD Call
- Leeman Road Playgroup Preschool · 2.4 miles 9 Jubilee Terrace, York, YO26 4XG Call
- Holgate Preschool Preschool · 2.5 miles Holgate Methodist Church, York, YO24 Call
- Little Acorns Day care preschool · 2.5 miles "Clifton Green Children's Centre, Kingsway North", York, YO30 6JA Call
- Clifton Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.6 miles 5 Sutton Way, York, YO30 6JF 5 Call
- St Paul's Nursery School Preschool · 2.8 miles 12 St Paul's Square, York, YO24 4BD 5 Call
- The french childminder Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Stuart Road, York, YO24
- Little Bugs Childcare Home service · 2.9 miles The Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 3 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 Upper Poppleton?
We know of 17 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Upper Poppleton, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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