Nurseries in Dacorum
Dacorum is a large and diverse Hertfordshire district, home to strong commuter towns, attractive villages and extensive countryside. Covering postcode districts HP1, HP2, HP3, HP4 and HP5, it includes Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, Kings Langley and Bovingdon. Families benefit from direct rail links to London Euston, as well as excellent road access via the M1, A41 and M25. The area offers parks, woodlands, canals, playgrounds and leisure centres, making it ideal for outdoor family life. With competitive school catchments and large family populations, childcare demand is consistently high, especially in Berkhamsted and Tring.
Parents in Dacorum typically pay £84 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £84
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 7,083 places
Nurseries near you in Dacorum
Frequently Asked Questions
In Dacorum, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically 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 based on family circumstances or parental work status.
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England can access 15 funded hours, with up to 30 hours available to many working families. Some 2-year-olds are eligible for funded childcare, and working parents of children from 9 months old qualify for funded hours. Tax-Free Childcare adds a 20 percent top-up to childcare payments.
Nursery fees in Dacorum typically range from £70–£135 per day, with Berkhamsted and Tring among the highest due to strong school catchments and commuter appeal.
All nurseries in Dacorum are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Hertfordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, forest-school opportunities, funded hours structure, staff turnover and any charges for meals or additional activities.
Applying for funding
Dacorum is covered by Hertfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hertfordshire County Council website
