For more than 20 years we've been helping parents feel confident about their childcare choices, with clear, trusted information that supports your child's happiness and gives you peace of mind.
About us
daynurseries.co.uk helps families across the UK find and compare day nurseries, nursery schools, and early years childcare providers. Each year, millions of people turn to us for guidance, support, and reassurance at a time when it matters most. Whether you're looking for a nursery place for a baby, toddler, or preschooler, our platform makes it easier to research options, read real parent reviews, and feel confident in making informed choices.
We're here to help families understand their nursery options, explore what is available, build a shortlist, and arrange viewings with nurseries that truly match their individual needs.
The number one website for finding a nursery
daynurseries.co.uk is the UK's most trusted source of information on early years settings. We host a comprehensive directory covering thousands of day nurseries and nursery schools across the UK, giving parents a clear view of what's available in their area and beyond.
We're proud that more than 90% of all nursery discovery website research is carried out on daynurseries.co.uk
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Time spent on the top 3 nursery discovery websites
Greater than 90% takes place on daynurseries.co.uk.
Trusted information and parent reviews
We know how important it is for families to have clear, honest, and up-to-date guidance when choosing childcare. That's why daynurseries.co.uk provides detailed profiles of nurseries, including:
- Detailed descriptions
- Pricing
- Opening hours
- Age ranges catered for
- Photos
- Videos
More nursery reviews than any other platform
daynurseries.co.uk lists every nursery provider in the UK and is completely free for families to use. It's a trusted place to research and compare nurseries, with detailed information and reviews from real families to help you choose with confidence.
We've gathered and verified more nursery reviews than any other website (including Google), giving you confidence and clarity in your search.
Total number of nursery reviews
Top 2 sources of nursery reviews as of 19th January 2026.
Celebrating excellence
We recognise excellence in early years care through the daynurseries.co.uk Nursery Awards. Here we celebrate the top-rated nurseries across regions of the UK based on parent feedback. These awards help highlight outstanding providers and support excellence across the sector.
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Supporting families at every stage
Choosing childcare is a major decision, whether you're preparing for your child's first nursery experience or exploring options as they grow. daynurseries.co.uk gives you the tools to search by name or location, alongside helpful advice on early years education, childcare funding, and settling into nursery life. The chart below compares the UK's top three nursery listing sites, highlighting the key differences in number of visitors, information available and importantly whether they list every nursery in the UK.
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| Monthly website visits * | 225,000Traffic to nursery listings only | 9,000*Estimated traffic to nursery listings only | 3,000*Estimated traffic to nursery listings only |
| Ability to search all 15,000+ nurseries | Tick - Yes | Cross - No Around 14% of nurseries included in searches | Tick - Yes |
| Reviews from parents | Tick - Yes 240,000+ reviews | Tick - Yes 1,585 reviews | Cross - No |
| Jobs boards for nursery staff | Tick - Yes | Cross - No | Cross - No |
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Source SEMRUSH - December 2025
* childcare.co.uk & nuuri traffic calculated using a % of the overall site
A platform built for you
At daynurseries.co.uk, our mission is simple:
To empower parents with the information and insights they need to make confident decisions about childcare, helping your child thrive and giving you peace of mind.