Which pre-schools in Whitchurch are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Whitchurch include Little Bears Day Care, Partou Brambley Hedge Day Nursery & Pre-School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch?

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 Whitchurch

There are 11 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Whitchurch, Shropshire, and 9 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: 11
Outstanding: 2
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingWhitchurchShropshire · SY13 1LF

Whitchurch, Shropshire

Little Bears Day Care

Brownlow Community Centre, Claypit Street · SY13 1LF

2.0 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedOutstandingJul 2023Full day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Whitchurch, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 51 places and run by Little Bears Day Care Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBradleyWhitchurch · SY13 4QY

Bradley, Whitchurch

Bradley Barns Nursery

Bradley Farm, Bradley · SY13 4QY

2.8 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodJan 2023Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Whitchurch, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 52 places and run by Bradley Barns Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWhitchurchShropshire · SY13 1LJ

Whitchurch, Shropshire

Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool

Unit 7-8, Whitchurch Business Park · SY13 1LJ

2.9 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Whitchurch, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 58 places and run by Whitchurch Pre-School Nursery (Shropshire) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCholmondeleyMalpas · SY14 8AQ

Cholmondeley, Malpas

Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School

Unit 6, Castle Farm · SY14 8AQ

6.1 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodMar 2025Full day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Malpas, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. Registered for 51 places and run by Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School Cholmondeley Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWemShrewsbury · SY4 5JX

Wem, Shrewsbury

Wem Playmates Nursery

Unit 1, Wem Business Park · SY4 5JX

7.8 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care50 places

A full day care nursery in Shrewsbury, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 50 places and run by Wem Playmates Nursery Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingEllesmereShropshire · SY12 0EJ

Ellesmere, Shropshire

Little Poppets Nursery

Wharf Road, Ellesmere · SY12 0EJ

8.1 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodJan 2023Full day care33 places

A full day care nursery in Ellesmere, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 33 places and run by Rutter, Louise Anne.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElson Road, EllesmereShropshire · SY12 9EU

Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire

Ellesmere Ducklings Pre-School

Ellesmere Pre-School Unit, Ellesmere Primary School · SY12 9EU

8.3 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodMay 2024Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Elson Road, Ellesmere, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by Ellesmere Ducklings Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWrenburyCheshire East · CW5 8HY

Wrenbury, Cheshire East

Rebecca's Day Nursery

Goodwill Hall, Wrexham Road · CW5 8HY

8.9 miles from Whitchurch

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Cheshire East.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingBrindleyNantwich · CW5 8HY

Brindley, Nantwich

Rebeccas Day Nursery

Goodwill Hall, Wrexham Road · CW5 8HY

8.9 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedGoodApr 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Nantwich, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Johnson, Rebecca.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAudlem, CreweCheshire East · CW3 0HH

Audlem, Crewe, Cheshire East

ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd

ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd, Heathfield Road · CW3 0HH

9.5 miles from Whitchurch

Inspected December 2025Full day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Audlem, Crewe, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 39 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSpurstowTarporley · CW6 9TG

Spurstow, Tarporley

Partou Brambley Hedge Day Nursery & Pre-School

Peckforton Hall Lane, Spurstow · CW6 9TG

9.9 miles from Whitchurch

OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Tarporley, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 44 places and run by Just Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Whitchurch at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 11 pre-schools within 10 miles of Whitchurch (82%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 7 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 Shropshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours