Nurseries in Aylesbury Vale
Aylesbury Vale is a large Buckinghamshire district that combines a busy county town with villages and new build family estates. Covering postcode districts HP17, HP18, HP19, HP20, HP21, HP22 and HP23, it includes Aylesbury, Wendover, Haddenham and many surrounding rural communities. Families benefit from rail links from Aylesbury and Haddenham and Thame Parkway into London Marylebone, as well as easy access to the A41 and A418. The area offers parks, nature reserves, playgrounds, leisure centres and a growing range of cafés and family facilities. With steady population growth and popular school catchments, demand for nursery and preschool places is strong across Aylesbury and nearby villages.
Parents in Aylesbury Vale typically pay £79 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £79
- Comparison
- +5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,550 places
Nurseries near you in Aylesbury Vale
Frequently Asked Questions
In Aylesbury Vale, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old, depending on availability. School and council nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education normally begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on your circumstances or work status.
Across England, all 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds can also get funded hours, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare can further reduce costs through a 20 percent government top up on payments.
Nursery fees in Aylesbury Vale typically range from £65–£120 per day, with settings in central Aylesbury and Wendover often at the higher end due to strong demand.
All nurseries in Aylesbury Vale are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Buckinghamshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play space, links to local parks, staff stability, how funded hours are offered and any extra charges for meals, nappies or extended days.
Applying for funding
Aylesbury Vale is covered by Buckinghamshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Buckinghamshire Council website
