Nurseries in Chorley
Chorley is a thriving Lancashire market town popular with families due to strong schools, new housing developments and excellent commuter access to Manchester and Preston. Covering PR6–PR7, it includes Astley Village, Euxton, Buckshaw Village and central areas. Families benefit from parks, reservoirs, children’s centres, leisure facilities and railway links. Nursery demand is particularly high in Buckshaw Village and new-build estates.
Parents in Chorley typically pay £67 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £67
- Comparison
- -11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,252 places
Nurseries near you in Chorley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Chorley, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School and council-run settings usually provide places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier based on household 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 fees in Chorley tend to range from £50–£95 per day, with the highest demand in Buckshaw Village and commuter hubs.
All nurseries in Chorley are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lancashire County Council.
Ask about outdoor areas, staff qualifications, waiting list times, funded hours arrangements and any charges for food or extended care.
Applying for funding
Chorley 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
