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daynurseries.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Nursery Awards

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards South West 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
Barley Wood Nursery
Long Lane, Wrington, Bristol BS40 5SA
Barley Wood Nursery Award Certificate1066 Reviews
Barley Wood Nursery
Barley Wood Nursery Award Certificate
Barley Wood Nursery
"We've had such a positive experience at Barley Wood Nursery. Our child started back in April and has settled in so well. The staff are..."Read all 66 reviews

90 places

Group/Owner YMCA Dulverton Group

Barley Wood Nursery in Wrington, offers places for children aged from three months to five years old. This unique nursery is set within 11 acres of private parkland and woodland, offering a play-based... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd
Woolwell Road, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7JW
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd Award Certificate10117 Reviews
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd Award Certificate
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd
"My little one has been attending bumblebees for just over a year now and he absolutely loves it. All the staff are so warm and welcoming..."Read all 117 reviews

84 places

Bumblebees Day Nursery were established in September 2006 with a passion to create the very best childcare any parent or carer could wish for. It offers a first-class service with the highest standards... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne
Trevenson Campus, Pool, Redruth TR15 3RD
Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne Award Certificate10131 Reviews
Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Ltd
Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne Award Certificate
Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne
"My son has almost finished his time in nursery now and it hasnt always been easy for him, but the staff have always been amazing. Special..."Read all 131 reviews

96 places

Group/Owner Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Ltd

At Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne children enjoy a stimulating environment that is ideal for learning and physical play. A purpose-built facility, the design includes a large indoor hall as... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Bradley Stoke
Almondsbury Business Park, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4QH
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Bradley Stoke Award Certificate10130 Reviews
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Bradley Stoke Award Certificate
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Bradley Stoke
"I can't say enough positive things about Happy Days Bradley Stoke! My son started in Explorers 3 at 9 months old and from the very..."Read all 130 reviews

115 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Nursery - Bradley Stoke opened January 2015, offering a versatile interior, qualified staff and extensive resources that this experienced provider knows to be ideal for each child's development.... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Charlton Heights, Bristol
Chessel Drive, Bristol BS34 5UZ
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Charlton Heights, Bristol Award Certificate1053 Reviews
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Charlton Heights, Bristol Award Certificate
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Charlton Heights, Bristol
"My experience with Charlton Height has been exceptionally positive. The staff consistently go above and beyond-not only in supporting the..."Read all 53 reviews

90 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-school, Charlton Height is located in the heart of Charlton Hayes, Bristol. Happy Days, Charlton Heights, is a purpose built nursery & pre-school, conveniently located opposite... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox
9a Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AN
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox Award Certificate1066 Reviews
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox Award Certificate
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox
"We love the family vibe at the nursery; they are all so friendly and welcoming. Very personal and have an interest in home and family life..."Read all 66 reviews

52 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Playbox offers a warm and welcoming interior that is ideal for childcare and pre-school learning. The company draws upon the latest nursery sector expertise and innovation in order to achieve... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood
Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6HT
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood Award Certificate9.922 Reviews
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood Award Certificate
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood
"After initially being aprehensive about my son starting nursery, I did my reaserch of the local area and found Happy Days Nursery the best..."Read all 22 reviews

81 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Verwood is a new nursery in Dorset offering childcare to children up to when they start school. The nursery has 81 registered childcare places and offers children... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
2 The Tanyard, Leigh Road, Street BA16 0HD
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd Award Certificate1098 Reviews
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd Award Certificate
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
"Jabberwocky staff have been absolutely amazing with supporting myself and my child, the staff are caring, professional and approachable...."Read all 98 reviews

100 places

Group/Owner Littlest Elf

Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd is a private full day care setting. It offers a purpose-built interior that is suited to the development and learning potential of all children. It is an excellent... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen
149 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3LA
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen Award Certificate1075 Reviews
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen Award Certificate
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen
"We couldn't be happier with Jack and Jill's nursery. Our son has been attending since he was one and is now 18 months old, and over the..."Read all 75 reviews

55 places

Group/Owner Saxonbury Road Ltd

Providing quality care since 1970, Jack and Jill Day Nursery is open year-round, welcoming children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Jack and Jill is a happy and caring nursery where children can flourish.... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Key Steps Day Nursery
25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1QZ
Key Steps Day Nursery Award Certificate1057 Reviews
Key Steps Day Nursery
Key Steps Day Nursery Award Certificate
Key Steps Day Nursery
"The team at key steps are really friendly and easy to get on with. They take good care of our daughter and give us regular updates through..."Read all 57 reviews

80 places

Key Steps Day Nursery in the heart of the Cotswolds offers a family-focused feel, a unique learning approach which is delivered by passionate and knowledgeable educators. The nursery offers something... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
31 Saxonbury Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 5NB
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Award Certificate10216 Reviews
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Award Certificate
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
"Both of my sons have attended Kings Castle Montessori nursery. They have always been happy to attend and have thoroughly enjoyed their time..."Read all 216 reviews

68 places

Group/Owner Saxonbury Road Ltd

Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been providing quality childcare since 1997. In October 2023, the nursery was awarded a "Good" rating in all categories in their Ofsted inspection. The nursery... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon
The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon Award Certificate10183 Reviews
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon Award Certificate
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon
"What a fantastic nursery! All staff are approachable. They greet the children every morning with a smile and do a handover with the parents..."Read all 183 reviews

105 places

Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

Little Pioneers Swindon is a purpose built, modern nursery which is all on one level with large, bright and airy rooms and their supportive practitioners make Swindon feel like one big family. They... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery)
Sunninghill Preparatory School, South Walks Road, Dorchester DT1 1EB
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery) Award Certificate1058 Reviews
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery)
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery) Award Certificate
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery)
"The nursery staff create a happy, stimulating safe environment for my son. He enjoys his time at nursery very much. The team have supported..."Read all 58 reviews

82 places

Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Little Robins Nursery is a warm and welcoming Nursery providing high-quality care and delivering outstanding outcomes for their children, open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year. Situated... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Meadowside Preschool
West Leigh County Infant School, Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol BS48 3NG
Meadowside Preschool Award Certificate1047 Reviews
Meadowside Preschool
Meadowside Preschool Award Certificate
Meadowside Preschool
"Meadowside is a friendly and welcoming environment with staff who genuinely care about your child. My child loves the varied activities..."Read all 47 reviews

20 places

Group/Owner YMCA Dulverton Group

Meadowside Preschool offers children aged 2 to 8 years a setting where they learn through play and where they can explore and experience the outdoors on a daily basis. The preschool is situated in... Read more

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School
139 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4PQ
Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School Award Certificate1045 Reviews
Partou
Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School Award Certificate
Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School
"We cannot recommend this exceptional nursery enough. Our son is thriving, incredibly happy, and has grown so much in confidence. He's has..."Read all 45 reviews

60 places

Group/Owner Partou

Partou Quedgeley has been part of the Gloucester community for eight years, and the trust placed in the team by families speaks for itself. Many practitioners have been there since opening, meaning children... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Rainbow Day Nursery School
14 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP
Rainbow Day Nursery School Award Certificate1039 Reviews
Rainbow Day Nursery School
Rainbow Day Nursery School Award Certificate
Rainbow Day Nursery School
"I cannot recommend Rainbow Day Nursery enough! I have two children here and they are happy, settled and absolutely love attending the..."Read all 39 reviews

65 places

Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd is a family run nursery established in 1985 by one of the present owners. They provide care for children aged 3 months – 5 years. Throughout the years the Nursery has earned... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd
West Street, Shapwick, Wimborne Minster DT11 9LB
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd Award Certificate10123 Reviews
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd Award Certificate
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd
"My daughter started nursery in October 2025 when she was just over a year old. She seemed settled and happy from day one, which was so..."Read all 123 reviews

59 places

The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd provides a loving space for children to spend their early years, with childcare professionals that are passionate about giving children the best start in life. All... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Woodland Day Nursery
5 Harcourt Road, Bournemouth BH5 2JG
Woodland Day Nursery Award Certificate1033 Reviews
Woodland Day Nursery
Woodland Day Nursery Award Certificate
Woodland Day Nursery
"Overall experience has been excellent, all the staff have been friendly and helpful. Our child loves attending this nursery and we have..."Read all 33 reviews

23 places

Woodland Day Nursery is an independent day nursery located in Bournemouth, providing quality and excellence in childcare. Rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED in May 2024, please read the report using this... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Cainscross
70 Westward Road, Off Cashes Green Road, Cainscross, Stroud GL5 4JG
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Cainscross Award Certificate10117 Reviews
Your Coop Little Pioneers
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Cainscross Award Certificate
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Cainscross
"I'm so pleased that we are lucky enough to have such a brilliant nursery on our doorstep. My two children have both loved attending nursery..."Read all 117 reviews

61 places

Group/Owner Your Coop Little Pioneers

At Little Pioneers Cainscross they make friends across generations. Their children make regular visits to their local care home where they play games, learn songs and play creatively with residents. They... Read more

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care