Nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness is a major employment centre in Cumbria with strong demand for childcare linked to BAE Systems, local health services and growing family neighbourhoods. The town has a wide range of nurseries, community groups, children’s centres, coastal parks and good primary schools. Popular areas for early years places include Hawcoat, Newbarns, Walney and Parkside.
Parents in Barrow-in-Furness typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 747 places
Nurseries near you in Barrow-in-Furness
Frequently Asked Questions
Most private nurseries accept babies from around 3 months. School-based nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on household circumstances.
In England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours weekly, with up to 30 hours for many working parents. Funded places may be available for some 2 year olds, and working parents with children from 9 months can access funding from 2024–2025 expansions. Tax-Free Childcare adds a 20 percent government top-up.
Nursery fees in Barrow generally range from £48–£80 per day, with slightly higher fees in Hawcoat and Walney.
Nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Westmorland & Furness Council.
Check staff ratios, access to outdoor spaces, SEND support, meal charges and how the setting applies funded hour entitlements.
Applying for funding
Barrow-in-Furness is covered by Cumberland Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Cumberland Council website
