Which pre-schools in BD23 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of BD23 include Brougham Street Nursery School, Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in BD23 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 BD23?

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 BD23

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of BD23, Skipton, and 6 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: 2
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingSkiptonNorth Yorkshire · BD23 1TE

Skipton, North Yorkshire

First Steps Day Nursery

49 Broughton Road, SKIPTON · BD23 1TE

2.5 miles from BD23

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 68 places and run by KRM Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSkiptonNorth Yorkshire · BD23 1ET

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Otley Street Community Nursery School

Otley Street, Skipton · BD23 1ET

2.8 miles from BD23

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A nursery school in Skipton.

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Directory listingEmbsaySkipton · BD23 6RQ

Embsay, Skipton

Embsay Children's Centre

Pasture Road, Embsay · BD23 6RQ

2.8 miles from BD23

Inspected February 2026Full day care85 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 85 places and run by Caroline Midgley and Simon Midgley Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSkiptonNorth Yorkshire · BD23 2JP

Skipton, North Yorkshire

First Steps Nursery

Newmarket Street, Skipton · BD23 2JP

2.9 miles from BD23

Inspected March 2026Full day care64 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 64 places and run by First Steps Private Day Nursery Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingSkiptonNorth Yorkshire · BD23 2ES

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Brougham Street Nursery School

Brougham Street, Skipton · BD23 2ES

2.9 miles from BD23

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A nursery school in Skipton.

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Directory listingSkiptonNorth Yorkshire · BD23 2ES

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Brougham Street Nursery School

Brougham Street Community Nursery School, Brougham Street · BD23 2ES

2.9 miles from BD23

OfstedOutstandingAug 2023Full day care67 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered for 67 places and run by Brougham Street Nursery School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingEmbsaySkipton · BD23 6RE

Embsay, Skipton

Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup

The Village Hall, Main Street · BD23 6RE

3.0 miles from BD23

OfstedOutstandingMar 2022Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Embsay with Eastby Pre School Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingCarletonSkipton · BD23 3BU

Carleton, Skipton

Rocking Horse Montessori Nursery

1 The Stables, Carla Beck Lane · BD23 3BU

3.7 miles from BD23

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 72 places and run by Branchetti Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingAire Valley EDSkipton · BD23 2UE

Aire Valley ED, Skipton

Little Acorns Nursery

Unit 1, Acorn Business Park · BD23 2UE

4.0 miles from BD23

OfstedGoodApr 2024Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 38 places and run by Craven Children's Holiday Club Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingAire Valley EDSkipton · BD23 2UE

Aire Valley ED, Skipton

Little Acorns Nursery

Unit 8, Acorn Business Park · BD23 2UE

4.0 miles from BD23

OfstedGoodDec 2024Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Skipton, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 52 places and run by Craven Children's Holiday Club Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in BD23 at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of BD23 (60%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 8 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 North Yorkshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours