Which pre-schools in Kington are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Kington include Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Kington offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Kington?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Kington

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Kington, Herefordshire, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 6

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Directory listingKingtonHerefordshire · HR5 3BS

Kington, Herefordshire

Little Orchard Day Nursery

3 Gravel Hill, KINGTON · HR5 3BS

Under 0.1 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Kington, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 42 places and run by Little Orchard Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingEardisleyHereford · HR3 6NJ

Eardisley, Hereford

Bizzie Lizzie's

Rookwood, Church Road · HR3 6NJ

4.6 miles from Kington

Inspected November 2025Full day care31 places

A full day care nursery in Hereford, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 31 places and run by Smith, Elizabeth Sarah Margaret.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingEardisleyHereford · HR3 6NS

Eardisley, Hereford

Bizzie Lizzies Pre-School

Eardisley C Of E Primary School, Eardisley · HR3 6NS

4.9 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodJul 2022Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Hereford, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Smith, Elizabeth Sarah Margaret.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShobdonLeominster · HR6 9LX

Shobdon, Leominster

Shobdon Arches Pre-School

Shobdon Village Hall, Shobdon · HR6 9LX

7.0 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodMar 2022Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Leominster, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Shobdon Arches Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWeobleyHereford · HR4 8JS

Weobley, Hereford

Dilwyn Playgroup

Dilwyn Cedar Hall, Walnut Tree Close · HR4 8JS

7.4 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodSep 2024Full day care13 places

A full day care nursery in Hereford, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 13 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWeobleyHereford · HR4 8ST

Weobley, Hereford

Chill Den

Weobley Primary School, Burton Wood · HR4 8ST

7.5 miles from Kington

Not yet gradedSessional23 places

A sessional nursery in Hereford. Registered for 23 places and run by Watton, Amy.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCliffordHereford · HR3 5HA

Clifford, Hereford

Busy Bees Nursery and Pre-school

The Beehive, Clifford · HR3 5HA

7.7 miles from Kington

OfstedOutstandingMar 2024Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Hereford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 49 places and run by Busy Bees Nursery & Pre-school Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingStaunton-on-WyeHereford · HR4 7LT

Staunton-on-Wye, Hereford

Staunton-on-Wye Preschool and Kids Club

Staunton-on-Wye Preschool, Staunton-on-Wye · HR4 7LT

8.2 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodJun 2025Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Hereford, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Staunton on Wye Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKingslandNr Leominster · HR6 9QS

Kingsland, Nr Leominster

Kingsland Pre-School

The Coronation Hall, Kingsland · HR6 9QS

9.7 miles from Kington

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional45 places

A sessional nursery in Nr Leominster, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 45 places and run by Kingsland Nursery Group Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLuctonLeominster · HR6 9PN

Lucton, Leominster

Lucton School Nursery

Lucton School, Lucton · HR6 9PN

10.0 miles from Kington

Not yet gradedFull day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Leominster. Registered for 42 places and run by Lucton Pierrepont Educational Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Kington at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 10 miles of Kington (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Herefordshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours