Nurseries in Bradford
Bradford is the largest city in the district and a major West Yorkshire hub, offering diverse early years provision, excellent transport links and a wide choice of nurseries, preschools and childminders. Families benefit from parks, schools and strong cultural amenities.
Parents in Bradford typically pay £67 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £67
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 7,266 places
Nurseries near you in Bradford
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Bradford typically accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3, with eligibility for funded hours starting the term after your child turns 3.
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 may qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare.
Nursery fees in Bradford generally range from £55–£100 per day depending on location and facilities.
All nurseries are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Bradford Council.
Ask about staff turnover, outdoor space, meal charges, flexibility for funded hours and any additional fees.
Applying for funding
Bradford is covered by Bradford Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Bradford Council website
