Nurseries in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a unique border town overlooking the North Sea, with historic walls, beaches and a mix of rural and town living. Families benefit from a quieter pace of life, outdoor space and a small number of nurseries and preschool settings serving the wider area.
Parents in Berwick-upon-Tweed typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 139 places
Nurseries near you in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Frequently Asked Questions
In Berwick-upon-Tweed, private nurseries and preschool settings may accept children from around 2 or 3 months old, depending on staffing and space. School nurseries usually offer funded places from age 3, with some provision 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 and preschool fees around Berwick-upon-Tweed generally range from £55–£95 per day, with prices varying between town-centre and rural settings.
All nurseries in Berwick-upon-Tweed are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Northumberland County Council.
Ask about opening hours if you commute, transport or parking arrangements, how the nursery supports mixed-age groups and what links they have with local primary schools.
Applying for funding
Berwick-upon-Tweed is covered by Northumberland County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Northumberland County Council website
