Which pre-schools in GU8 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of GU8 include Hambledon Nursery School Limited, The Bell House Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in GU8 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 GU8?

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 GU8

There are 12 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of GU8, Godalming, and 4 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: 12
Outstanding: 2
Good: 2
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingMilfordGodalming · GU8 5AT

Milford, Godalming

Tenderlinks Day Nursery

Petworth Road, Milford · GU8 5AT

1.0 mile from GU8

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Tenderlinks Group Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBramley & WonershGodalming · GU8 4DR

Bramley & Wonersh, Godalming

Hambledon Nursery School Limited

Hambledon Road, Godalming · GU8 4DR

1.2 miles from GU8

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Sessional45 places

A sessional nursery in Godalming, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 45 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBrookGodalming · GU8 5UJ

Brook, Godalming

Sunny Days at Brook

Pirrie Hall, Haslemere Road · GU8 5UJ

1.6 miles from GU8

Inspected November 2025Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 20 places and run by Sunny Days Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMilfordGodalming · GU8 5EG

Milford, Godalming

The Orchard Community Pre-School

The Orchard Community Pre School, 17a Elmside · GU8 5EG

1.6 miles from GU8

Not yet gradedFull day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming. Registered for 52 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingChiddingfoldSurrey · GU8 4XL

Chiddingfold, Surrey

Barnkids Ltd

Barnkids, Penang Farm · GU8 4XL

2.2 miles from GU8

Inspected March 2026Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Chiddingfold, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 90 places and run by Barnkids Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGodalming HollowaySurrey · GU7 1RH

Godalming Holloway, Surrey

Kinderzimmer Godalming

Ockford Mill, Ockford Road · GU7 1RH

2.4 miles from GU8

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Surrey.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingChiddingfoldGodalming · GU8 4QF

Chiddingfold, Godalming

Chiddingfold Village Nursery School

Chiddingfold Village Hall, Coxcombe Lane · GU8 4QF

2.5 miles from GU8

Inspected May 2026Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 30 places and run by Chiddingfold Village Nursery School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBramley & WonershGodalming · GU8 4AD

Bramley & Wonersh, Godalming

Little Forest Folk Winkworth

Colt Cottage, Hascombe Road · GU8 4AD

2.7 miles from GU8

Not yet gradedFull day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming. Registered for 24 places and run by Little Forest Folk Too Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThursleyGodalming · GU8 6QD

Thursley, Godalming

Butterflies Nursery School

Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road · GU8 6QD

2.9 miles from GU8

Inspected May 2026Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 45 places and run by Butterflies Nursery School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGodalming CentralSurrey · GU7 1EL

Godalming Central, Surrey

The Creche

21, Church Street · GU7 1EL

2.9 miles from GU8

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Surrey.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingGodalmingSurrey · GU7 1EF

Godalming, Surrey

The Bell House Nursery

Bell House, Moss Lane · GU7 1EF

2.9 miles from GU8

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2023Full day care96 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 96 places and run by Bell House Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGodalmingSurrey · GU7 1JJ

Godalming, Surrey

N Family Club Godalming

Hambledon House, Catteshall Lane · GU7 1JJ

3.0 miles from GU8

OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care119 places

A full day care nursery in Godalming, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 119 places and run by N Family Club 9 Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in GU8 at a glance

Inspection results: 4 of the 12 pre-schools within 3 miles of GU8 (33%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 2 Good.
Ages taken: 12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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 Surrey's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours