Nurseries in Burnley
Burnley is a key East Lancashire town with strong communities, excellent countryside access and affordable housing. Covering BB10–BB12, it includes Padiham, Brunshaw, Ightenhill and central areas. Families benefit from parks, leisure centres, libraries, family hubs and good access to rural spaces. Nursery demand is steady with particularly high activity in densely populated residential areas.
Parents in Burnley typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,600 places
Nurseries near you in Burnley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Burnley, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on family circumstances.
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 prices in Burnley usually range from £45–£80 per day, depending on the setting and included extras.
All nurseries in Burnley are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Lancashire County Council.
Ask about outdoor access, learning activities, staff turnover, how funded hours are delivered and whether meals or trips incur additional charges.
Applying for funding
Burnley is covered by Lancashire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council website
