Which nurseries for babies in SY6 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries for babies rated Outstanding within 10 miles of SY6 include Little Acorns of Rushbury, Farm Friends. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries for babies in SY6 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 for babies in SY6?

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 for babies in SY6

There are 12 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of SY6, Shrewsbury, 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: 12
Outstanding: 2
Good: 6

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Directory listingRushburyChurch Stretton · SY6 7EB

Rushbury, Church Stretton

Little Acorns of Rushbury

Rushbury Primary School, Rushbury · SY6 7EB

3.2 miles from SY6

OfstedOutstandingSep 2025Sessional10 places

A sessional nursery in Church Stretton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 10 places and run by Little Acorns of Rushbury Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBurnell EDShrewsbury · SY5 7JL

Burnell ED, Shrewsbury

Dorrington Nursery

St Edward's CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury · SY5 7JL

5.8 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Hill, Penny Jane.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCorvedale EDShropshire · SY7 9DH

Corvedale ED, Shropshire

Corvedale CofE Primary School and Nursery Daycare

Corvedale C Of E Primary School, Diddlebury · SY7 9DH

5.9 miles from SY6

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Shropshire.

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Directory listingCorvedale EDChurch Stretton · SY6 7LH

Corvedale ED, Church Stretton

Church Preen Pre-School

Church Preen Village Hall, Church Preen · SY6 7LH

6.0 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodJun 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Church Stretton, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Church Preen Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCraven Arms EDShropshire · SY7 9PS

Craven Arms ED, Shropshire

Mini Mammoths

Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way · SY7 9PS

6.7 miles from SY6

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Shropshire.

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Directory listingCondoverShrewsbury · SY5 7BT

Condover, Shrewsbury

Farm Friends

Home Farm, Condover · SY5 7BT

7.6 miles from SY6

OfstedOutstandingJul 2025Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 68 places and run by Farm Friends Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingCondoverShrewsbury · SY5 7AA

Condover, Shrewsbury

Condover Pre-School

Condover Pre-School CIO, Condover · SY5 7AA

7.9 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodJun 2022Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Condover Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBayston Hill EDShrewsbury · SY3 0AU

Bayston Hill ED, Shrewsbury

Hillside House Nursery

Hillside House, Lyth Hill Road · SY3 0AU

8.7 miles from SY6

Inspected January 2026Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 90 places and run by Hillside House Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPontesburyShrewsbury · SY5 0RF

Pontesbury, Shrewsbury

The Ark

Hall Bank, Pontesbury · SY5 0RF

8.8 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care93 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 93 places and run by Ark Childcare (UK) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingOak MeadowBishops Castle · SY9 5PA

Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle

Crowgate Child Centre

Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow · SY9 5PA

9.4 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodSep 2022Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Bishops Castle, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Crowgate Child Centre Ltd..

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDitton PriorsBridgnorth · WV16 6SS

Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth

Little Explorers Pre-School

Little Explorers Pre School, Station Road · WV16 6SS

9.5 miles from SY6

OfstedGoodJul 2024Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Bridgnorth, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Little Explorers Pre-School Management Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHookagateShrewsbury · SY5 8BE

Hookagate, Shrewsbury

Hillside House Nursery

The Old School, Hookagate · SY5 8BE

9.6 miles from SY6

OfstedRequires improvementSep 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Hillside House Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in SY6 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 12 nurseries for babies within 10 miles of SY6 (67%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 6 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 Shropshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours