Which pre-schools in Bucknell are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Bucknell include Newcastle Children's Centre, Busy Bodies Child Care Centre. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Bucknell 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 Bucknell?

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 Bucknell

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Bucknell, Shropshire, 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.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 6

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Some settings do not publish age ranges and are excluded by this filter. Select Any age to see them and ask each setting which ages it accepts.

Directory listingCraven Arms EDShropshire · SY7 9PS

Craven Arms ED, Shropshire

Mini Mammoths

Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way · SY7 9PS

7.5 miles from Bucknell

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Shropshire.

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Directory listingLuctonLeominster · HR6 9PN

Lucton, Leominster

Lucton School Nursery

Lucton School, Lucton · HR6 9PN

7.8 miles from Bucknell

Not yet gradedFull day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Leominster. Registered for 42 places and run by Lucton Pierrepont Educational Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBromfieldLudlow · SY8 2JU

Bromfield, Ludlow

Little Grubs Indoor

The Old School Canteen, Bromfield · SY8 2JU

8.0 miles from Bucknell

OfstedGoodJul 2022Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Ludlow, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Little Grubs Kindergarten Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShobdonLeominster · HR6 9LX

Shobdon, Leominster

Shobdon Arches Pre-School

Shobdon Village Hall, Shobdon · HR6 9LX

8.0 miles from Bucknell

OfstedGoodMar 2022Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Leominster, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Shobdon Arches Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewcastle on ClunCraven Arms · SY7 8QN

Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms

Newcastle Children's Centre

Mill Road, Newcastle on Clun · SY7 8QN

8.3 miles from Bucknell

OfstedOutstandingJun 2024Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Craven Arms, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Newcastle Children's Centre Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingRichards CastleLudlow · SY8 4DZ

Richards Castle, Ludlow

Tick Tock

The Clock House, Moor Park School · SY8 4DZ

9.3 miles from Bucknell

OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Ludlow, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Moor Park Charitable Trust Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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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

9.5 miles from Bucknell

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 listingOrletonLudlow · SY8 4HQ

Orleton, Ludlow

Orleton Pre-School

Orleton School, Orleton · SY8 4HQ

9.7 miles from Bucknell

OfstedGoodSep 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Ludlow, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Orleton Pre-School Group.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKingslandNr Leominster · HR6 9QS

Kingsland, Nr Leominster

Kingsland Pre-School

The Coronation Hall, Kingsland · HR6 9QS

9.8 miles from Bucknell

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional45 places

A sessional nursery in Nr Leominster, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 45 places and run by Kingsland Nursery Group Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLower GaldefordLudlow · SY8 1RZ

Lower Galdeford, Ludlow

Busy Bodies Child Care Centre

Bishop Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford · SY8 1RZ

10.0 miles from Bucknell

OfstedOutstandingAug 2022Full day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Ludlow, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered for 51 places and run by Busy Bodies Child Care Centre Limited.

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

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 pre-schools within 10 miles of Bucknell (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 Shropshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours