Private Day Nurseries
Private day nurseries are mostly run as a private business looking after children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old. Some are based in children's centres and workplaces.
Search for a local private day nursery
Opening hours can vary, but are typically Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm.
A private day nursery might be for you if:
- You need childcare virtually all year round.
- Your hours fit with their opening times.
- You want your child to have access to different toys, equipment and stimulation.
- Your child is ready for new experiences.
Ofsted inspections
Ofsted regularly inspects all private day nurseries, to assess their strengths and highlight areas for improvement.
- Every private day nursery has a Unique Reference Number (URN).
- Go to the Ofsted website and enter the URN to search for their report.