Nurseries in Blaby
Blaby is a family-friendly district in south Leicestershire, known for its suburban neighbourhoods, strong schools and easy access to Leicester city centre. With a growing number of young families and new housing developments, demand for nursery and early years places is consistently high across the area.
Parents in Blaby 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
- 2,411 places
Nurseries near you in Blaby
Frequently Asked Questions
In Blaby, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Funded early education begins the term after your child's 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or children of eligible working parents.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. Families may also use Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Blaby typically range from £55–£105 per day depending on the nursery, age group and facilities offered.
All nurseries in Blaby are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Leicestershire County Council.
Ask about waiting lists, outdoor space, curriculum approach, meal charges, funded hours allocation and staff-child ratios.
Applying for funding
Blaby is covered by Leicestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Leicestershire County Council website
