Nurseries in Brackley
Brackley is a thriving and fast-expanding town on the Oxfordshire border, popular with families working in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Silverstone. Known for its modern housing estates, good schools and strong community amenities, it has a growing selection of nurseries and early years settings.
Parents in Brackley typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 213 places
Nurseries near you in Brackley
Frequently Asked Questions
Brackley nurseries usually accept children from 3 months old, with school nurseries offering places from age 2 or 3. Funded hours begin the term after a child turns 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working families with babies from 9 months old may also receive funded support.
Nursery fees in Brackley typically range from £60–£120 per day depending on the provider.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in Brackley, with early years funding managed by West Northamptonshire Council.
Ask about outdoor learning, curriculum approach, staff qualifications, availability of places and how funded hours are structured.
Applying for funding
Brackley is covered by West Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the West Northamptonshire Council website

