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daynurseries.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Nursery Awards

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards South East England 2026

These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2026 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool
105-107 Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke RG21 3EY
"Our daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 9 months old, and we have no complaints. The nursery is well led and managed..."Read all 66 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool is providing children with a home from home environment for babies from 3 months to children aged 5. The nursery features seven... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size102 places
Cherry Pie Day Nursery
151 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AG
"Extremely happy with Cherry Pie. Great organisation full of committed, sincere professionals who clearly take their work and..."Read all 29 reviews

Cherry Pie Day Nursery is an independent, family-run nursery for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. The inclusive and family-oriented nursery runs for 51 weeks a year and is open from 8am to 6pm. The... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size69 places
Co-op Childcare Littlehampton
Watersmead Business Park, Littlehampton BN17 6LS
"Excellent nursery in every way. It is spacious indoor and outdoor and there is plenty of room for the little ones to play. The team I..."Read all 116 reviews

Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

Co-op Childcare Littlehampton is a purpose-built nursery and is made up of six rooms and a large garden. They have areas for growing food ( and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and care... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size111 places
Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury)
244 Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9PD
"We've had such a wonderful experience with Grasshoppers Nursery! All (x3) of my children have been cared for here, and it's been lovely..."Read all 172 reviews

Group/Owner Childbase Partnership

Grasshoppers Day Nursery is a home-from-home environment set within a beautiful detached house with a stunning garden. They have also obtained their Green Flag award. There is a large, enclosed and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size73 places
Hopscotch Day Nursery Sholing
St Andrews Methodist Church, South East Road, Sholing, Southampton SO19 8LW
"Our daughter attended this nursery for just one year but moving her here was best decision we made from the beginning she was welcomed..."Read all 23 reviews

Group/Owner Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group Ltd

Offering high quality childcare within the Hampshire community for almost 20 years, the team at Hopscotch Day Nurseries is over the moon to announce its most recent addition in Southampton. The new... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size90 places
Little Monkey's Nursery Windsor Park
St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3DR
"My child it's been there since October last year , she started very young and she come a long way, every days I leave her in the morning..."Read all 119 reviews

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Little Monkey’s Nursery Windsor Park is a private day care nursery located on St Leonard’s Road, Windsor. The Nursery operates from two properties on their secure site. The main building houses... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size85 places
Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath
White Lion Court, Hollybush Farm, Stoney Heath, Tadley RG26 5SL
"We can't thank Little Tots enough for the amazing start at childcare they have provided for my two children. Both have become so curious,..."Read all 121 reviews

Group/Owner Little Tots Nurseries Ltd

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath offers the best foundation for life. The Montessori philosophy teaches children independence from an early age and every child learns at their own pace and is treated... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size48 places
Little Vines at Marlborough House Vinehall School
Vinehall School, Vinehall Road, Vinehall Street, Robertsbridge TN32 5JL
"Quite simply, the most special nursery we could ever have wished for our children. Little Vines at Marlborough House is bursting with love,..."Read all 63 reviews

Little Vines Nursery at Marlborough House Vinehall School nurtures children in a welcoming, family atmosphere. Early years education is crucial to future development, enjoyment, and achievement. Marlborough... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size40 places
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater
Guildford Road, Lightwater GU18 5RA
"My granddaughter is very happy at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater. When I pick her up I am impressed at how happy the kids are and the great..."Read all 36 reviews

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater provides high-quality childcare in a nurturing, engaging and community-focused environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Designed to feel warm and welcoming,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size81 places
N Family Club - Tunbridge Wells - St John's
Newcomen Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9PA
"The team at the N Family (Tunbridge Wells, St John's) branch come across that they genuinely care about the children and their wellbeing..."Read all 25 reviews

Group/Owner N Family Club

N Family Club’s St John’s nursery is located in Tunbridge Wells. It is a 20-minute walk from the railway station. The building was once a Victorian school and offers light and airy playrooms set across... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size79 places
Nursery at St Gabriel's
St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Newbury RG20 9BD
"St Gabs is a warm, kind and welcoming nursery. Every day is thoughtful and our daughter always has a great day. Balanced with good quality..."Read all 172 reviews

The Nursery lies at the heart of St Gabriel’s and provides high-quality nursery care and Early Years education for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Open across 50 weeks a year and with an extended day,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size81 places
Nursery Days
The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7AJ
"From our first visit, we have been blown away by the level of detail + care from the Nursery Days team. Our child's key person is always..."Read all 127 reviews

Nursery Days is fully and beautifully refurbished and now has large natural playgrounds. It is based within the grounds of The Old School in the rural village of Upchurch close to Rainham, Sittingbourne... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
Pippa's House Ash Vale, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
Vale House, 30 Wharf Road, Ash Vale, Aldershot GU12 5AR
"My daughter has been attending Pippas since May, and I couldn't be happier with the care she receives. We had a rocky start, as going from..."Read all 22 reviews

Group/Owner GrandirUK

Pippa’s House Ash Vale achieved Strong standards in four areas and Expected standards in two in its latest Ofsted report card (October 2026). The nursery received Strong ratings for achievement, curriculum... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size80 places
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
Kidstreet, Unit E Jenkins Dale, Chatham ME4 5RD
"Best nursery in Medway by far. Not a bad word to say about these guys staff are amazing go above and beyond for every child's needs.. my..."Read all 24 reviews

Group/Owner Play A Way Nurseries Ltd

Play A Way Nursery & Preschool gives children quality early years learning experiences in a safe and fun setting. Children thrive with the support of inspiring early years staff. Children grow in... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size100 places
The Learning Experience Weybridge
58 Church Street, Weybridge KT13 8DP
"Our daughter has been with TLE since January. The development we have seen since she joined has been truly amazing and has put all our..."Read all 41 reviews

Group/Owner The Learning Experience Group

The Learning Experience Weybridge provides a team of trained staff who can inspire a child’s natural curiosity and creativity and create an early years environment where children feel safe and eager... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size176 places
Tik Tak Childcare Ltd
Beaufort Drive, Willen Local Centre, Milton Keynes MK15 9EY
"We couldn't be happier with Tik Tak Nursery! From the moment you walk in, you notice how immaculately clean everything is-I especially love..."Read all 88 reviews

Tik Tak Childcare Ltd employs a professional team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing quality early years learning and development. The nursery offers a wide range of play resources tailored... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size40 places
Toddlers Inn Nursery
St Peters Primary School, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes BN8 4DB
"We have been with the nursery for 2 months and it has been life changing for us. He has come on so well with his words and vocabulary. He..."Read all 102 reviews

Toddlers Inn Nursery School is based in North Chailey, on the site of St Peters Primary school. Toddlers Inn’s fantastic custom-made building sits in a stunning setting. The beautiful oak tree garden,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size55 places
Westhill Nursery at Ryde School
West Street, Ryde PO33 2NW
"Westhill is a special nursery and we couldn't be more impressed. The staff are kind, experienced, approachable and loved by the children. A..."Read all 22 reviews

Your Ryde School journey starts at Westhill Nursery. Led by a qualified team, the setting provides nurturing care in a stunningly restored Victorian villa in the grounds of Ryde School. Open 8.00am -... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size48 places