Nurseries in Coventry
Coventry is a major West Midlands city with a strong mix of families, students and professionals. Neighbourhoods such as Earlsdon, Canley, Tile Hill, Stoke, Binley and Holbrooks are popular with parents seeking nursery places. The city has excellent transport links including rail services to Birmingham and London, extensive bus routes and road connections via the A45, A46 and M6. Families enjoy parks, libraries, cultural centres, museums and green spaces. With a wide variety of nursery settings and growing demand from local families, Coventry offers strong early years options across the city.
Parents in Coventry 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
- 10,796 places
Nurseries near you in Coventry
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Coventry, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Funded early education starts the term after the child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some younger children.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year.
Nursery fees in Coventry typically fall between £55–£90 per day, depending on age group, meals, session length and location within the city.
All nurseries in Coventry are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Coventry City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff qualifications, communication with parents, how funded hours are applied, meal charges and waiting list times.
Applying for funding
Coventry is covered by Coventry City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Coventry City Council website
