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Nurseries for babies in YO26

There are 11 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of YO26, York, 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.

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Outstanding
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Good
6

11 nurseries near YO26

Within 3 miles, closest first.
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Acomb, York

Rainbow Preschool

Carr Junior School, Ostman Road · YO26 5QA

2.3 miles from YO26
OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional31 places

A sessional nursery in York, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 31 places and run by Rainbow Playgroup & Parent Toddlers Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Westfield, York

Cheeky Monkeys

Westfield County Infant School, Askham Lane · YO24 3HP

2.5 miles from YO26
OfstedGoodJun 2022Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in York, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Cheeky Monkeys Play Group Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Westfield, York

Muddy Boots Acomb

Westfield Primary School, Askham Lane · YO24 3HP

2.5 miles from YO26
Inspected March 2026Full day care131 places

A full day care nursery in York, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 131 places and run by Muddy Boots Nursery Ltd..

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in YO26 at a glance

Inspection results
8 of the 11 nurseries for babies within 3 miles of YO26 (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken
11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 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 York's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for babies in YO26

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 3 miles of YO26. 2 are rated Outstanding and 6 are rated Good at their latest inspection.