Nurseries in Bourne
Bourne is a thriving South Kesteven town with strong schools, new housing developments and high childcare demand. Covering PE10, the town includes Elsea Park, Abbeyfields, Morton and Dyke. Families are drawn by good transport routes and expanding early years provision.
Parents in Bourne typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 354 places
Nurseries near you in Bourne
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lincolnshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
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 Bourne usually range from £55–£100 per day depending on the provider and location.
All nurseries in Bourne are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about availability during peak times, outdoor areas, meal charges, and how funded hours are delivered.
Applying for funding
Bourne is covered by Lincolnshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lincolnshire County Council website
