Nurseries in Accrington
Accrington is an East Lancashire town with strong community networks, affordable housing and a cluster of family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering BB5, it includes Baxenden, Huncoat and central Accrington. Families benefit from parks, children’s centres, libraries and good access to nearby towns. Nursery demand is steady, particularly across busy residential areas.
Parents in Accrington typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 985 places
Nurseries near you in Accrington
Frequently Asked Questions
In Accrington, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after age 3, with earlier access for eligible 2 year olds.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top-up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Accrington typically range from £45–£80 per day.
All nurseries in Accrington are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lancashire County Council and Hyndburn Council.
Ask about meal costs, funded hours arrangements, outdoor access, and settling-in support.
Applying for funding
Accrington is covered by Lancashire County Council / Hyndburn Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council / Hyndburn Council website
