Nurseries in Desborough
Desborough is a popular small town located between Kettering and Market Harborough, known for its strong community feel, parks, local amenities and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering postcodes NN14, the area has a selection of nurseries and preschools serving both the town and nearby villages. Demand for childcare places is consistently steady, particularly near primary schools.
Parents in Desborough typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 347 places
Nurseries near you in Desborough
Frequently Asked Questions
In North Northamptonshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School or council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
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 Desborough generally range from £55–£115 per day, with some variation between town-centre and village settings.
All nurseries in Desborough are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by North Northamptonshire Council.
Ask about outdoor areas, staff ratios, flexibility with sessions, how funded hours are delivered and whether meals or trips cost extra.
Applying for funding
Desborough is covered by North Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the North Northamptonshire Council website
