Nurseries & Childcare in Milton Keynes
Nurseries and childcare providers across Milton Keynes offer paid care and early years education for babies and young children, giving parents and carers reliable cover during working hours and support for a child’s development before school. This page lists nurseries and childcare settings in Milton Keynes and its surrounding towns, including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney. Each listing shows contact details, opening hours, reviews and a short summary of what customers say.
135 matching nurseries & childcare
- Kuba szkola 📍 Dulverton Dr, Milton Keynes Accessible parking View
- Little Owls Children’s Centre 📍 Redgrave Dr, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingAppointments recommendedStep-free access View
- Little Rascals Preschool Two Mile Ash 📍 Church of the Holy Cross, Church Hill, Milton Keynes Accessible parking View
- MeerKubs Childcare – Old Farm Park : Milton Keynes 📍 Old Farm Park, 10 Nielson Ct, Milton Keynes View
- Milton Keynes Child Care Information Service 📍 Civic Offices, 502 Saxon Gate, Avebury Blvd, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Redhouse Park 📍 United Kingdom, Milton Keynes View
- super Babysitter 📍 Trinity Centre FTC, Fishermead Blvd, Milton Keynes View
- Sweet Tiney Home Nursery 📍 Milton Keynes View
- Taylor Heather 📍 Greenside Hill, Milton Keynes View
- The Willows School & Early Years Centre 📍 Fishermead Blvd, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Tiny Toes Childminding 📍 1 Oxhouse Ct, Milton Keynes View
- Westcroft Day Nursery 📍 4 Wimborne Cres, Milton Keynes View
- Wood End Infant and Pre-School 📍 Redbridge, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- A Asquith Court Schools 📍 Livingstone Drive, Newlands, 1 Livingstone Dr, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- H Helping Hands Preschool 📍 2 Church Hill, Milton Keynes View
What to check when choosing a nursery or childcare provider
In England, most nurseries, pre-schools and childminders must be registered with Ofsted, which inspects settings and publishes reports you can read online. Ask to see the latest inspection outcome and the setting's registration details before you commit. Staff who work with children should hold enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and settings following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework should be able to explain staff-to-child ratios, safeguarding policies and how they record your child's progress.
Funded hours and local considerations in Milton Keynes
Eligible families can claim government-funded early education hours, and the amount depends on your circumstances and your child's age, with checks handled through the childcare service on GOV.UK. Milton Keynes Council runs a Family Information Service that can help you find registered provision and understand funding, including support for children with SEND. When comparing settings across towns such as Bletchley, Wolverton or Newport Pagnell, consider travel and drop-off times, waiting lists, meal arrangements and how the setting communicates with parents day to day.
How do I know a Milton Keynes nursery is properly registered?
Check that the provider is registered with Ofsted and look up its most recent inspection report, which is published free online. You can also ask the setting directly for its registration number and confirm that staff hold enhanced DBS checks and follow safeguarding and EYFS requirements.
Can I use government-funded childcare hours at these settings?
Many registered nurseries and childminders accept government-funded early education hours, but eligibility depends on your circumstances and your child's age. Confirm with the individual setting that it offers funded places, and check your entitlement through the childcare service on GOV.UK or the Milton Keynes Council Family Information Service.