Do nurseries in PE5 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 nurseries in PE5?

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.

Nurseries in PE5, Peterborough

Q: Which nurseries in PE5 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of PE5 include Longthorpe Preschool, Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Day Nursery - Bushfield. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of PE5, Peterborough, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingGlinton & CastorPeterborough · PE5 7AX

Glinton & Castor, Peterborough

Castor and Ailsworth Preschool

Castor and Ailsworth Preschool Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road Castor · PE5 7AX

0.4 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodNov 2021Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Peterborough, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Castor & Ailsworth Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLynch WoodPeterborough · PE2 6FT

Lynch Wood, Peterborough

Caring Kindergartens

Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood · PE2 6FT

1.9 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care112 places

A full day care nursery in Peterborough, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 112 places and run by Caring Kindergartens Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLynch WoodPeterborough · PE2 6FL

Lynch Wood, Peterborough

Twizzle Tops day Nursery

Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd, 60 Innovation Way · PE2 6FL

2.0 miles from PE5

Not yet gradedFull day care124 places

A full day care nursery in Peterborough. Registered for 124 places and run by Partyman World (Lakeside) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOrton BrimblesPeterborough · PE2 5YQ

Orton Brimbles, Peterborough

Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery

Ormiston Meadows Academy, Matley · PE2 5YQ

2.5 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care54 places

A full day care nursery in Peterborough, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 54 places and run by Stars and Sparkles CIC.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWestPeterborough · PE3 6LU

West, Peterborough

Longthorpe Preschool

The Village Hall, 295 Thorpe Road · PE3 6LU

2.7 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodJun 2022Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Peterborough, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Longthorpe Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOrton SouthgatePeterborough · PE2 6XU

Orton Southgate, Peterborough

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Orton Southgate

Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road · PE2 6XU

2.8 miles from PE5

Inspected February 2026Full day care57 places

A full day care nursery in Peterborough, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 57 places and run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMiddletonSouth Bretton · PE3 9XJ

Middleton, South Bretton

South Bretton Preschool

C/O Nova Primary Academy, Middleton · PE3 9XJ

2.8 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodDec 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in South Bretton, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by South Bretton Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWestPeterborough · PE3 9QW

West, Peterborough

Longthorpe Preschool

Longthorpe Primary School, Bradwell Road · PE3 9QW

2.9 miles from PE5

OfstedOutstandingDec 2022Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Peterborough, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Longthorpe Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOrtongatePeterborough · PE2 5RQ

Ortongate, Peterborough

Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Day Nursery - Bushfield

PE2 5RQ

2.9 miles from PE5

OfstedOutstandingJul 2024Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Peterborough, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 55 places and run by Stars Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBrettonPeterborough · PE3 8DX

Bretton, Peterborough

Bees in the Hive Pre-School

The Cresset Leisure Services Ltd, Bretton Centre · PE3 8DX

3.0 miles from PE5

OfstedGoodNov 2022Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Peterborough, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in PE5 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of PE5 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 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 Peterborough's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours