daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2026

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
"A fantastic nursery and pre-school with caring and attentive staff, varied food, excellent communication with parents, all in a beautiful…"  Read all 65 reviews
  • 90 Places

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bumblebees Day Nursery Plymouth Ltd
Woolwell Road, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7JW
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Finkley Hudson's Field Nursery
154 Castle Road, Salisbury SP1 3SA
"Nursery has been fantastic from the beginning. My daughter has setteld in amazing and that's all thanks to the staff. I have constant…"  Read all 41 reviews
  • 50 Places

Finkley Hudson’s Field nursery offers early years education for children up to the age of five. Staff strongly believe in the importance of learning through play and hands-on experiences. This ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Flying Start @ Cornwall College - Camborne
Trevenson Campus, Pool, Redruth TR15 3RD
"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

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • 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
"I honestly couldn't recommend Happy Days Bradley Stoke enough. The care, attention and effort the staff put into everything they do is…"  Read all 128 reviews
  • 115 Places

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Charlton Heights, Bristol
Chessel Drive, Bristol BS34 5UZ
"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

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox
9a Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AN
"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

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood
Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6HT
"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 20 reviews
  • 81 Places

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
2 The Tanyard, Leigh Road, Street BA16 0HD
"Jabberwocky staff is amazing! My daughter loves comming here, she just can't wait to get in. As a parent I feel really comfortable having…"  Read all 95 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • 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
"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

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Key Steps Day Nursery
25 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1QZ
"I feel so incredibly lucky to have both my children at Key Steps Day Nursery. From the moment we arrive each morning, we're greeted with…"  Read all 56 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
31 Saxonbury Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 5NB
"We have been very happy with our son's experience at Kings Castle nursery. The facility is bright, colourful and well-maintained. The…"  Read all 214 reviews
  • 68 Places

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon
The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB
"Couldn't have found a better place to send our daughter to Nursery. I was very nervous going back to work what with the change to routine…"  Read all 180 reviews
  • 105 Places

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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • 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
"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

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. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Meadowside Preschool
West Leigh County Infant School, Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol BS48 3NG
"My little boy has been going here since last September and we love it. The staff are amazing, all of them are attentive, kind and patient.…"  Read all 42 reviews
  • 20 Places

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

Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd
West Street, Shapwick, Wimborne Minster DT11 9LB
"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. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School
139 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4PQ
"I dreaded my little girl starting nursery, but she settled in so well, my mind was at quickly put at ease. I always found Beth and Deb…"  Read all 44 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School is part of a small group of nurseries in Gloucester and opened in March 2018. The team of practitioners actively encourage children in their play and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Rainbow Day Nursery School
14 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP
"Our daughter has now been going to the nursery for 4 months and we couldn't be happier. All the staff are friendly and we feel that our…"  Read all 37 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Woodland Day Nursery
5 Harcourt Road, Bournemouth BH5 2JG
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • 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
"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

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. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care