Nurseries in Dewsbury
Dewsbury is a large market town in Kirklees with a mix of nurseries, children’s centres and school nurseries. It offers strong public transport links and a range of family-friendly neighbourhoods.
Parents in Dewsbury typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 643 places
Nurseries near you in Dewsbury
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Dewsbury take children from around 3 months old, while school nurseries usually begin places from age 3. Some eligible 2 year olds may qualify earlier.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with 30 hours available to many working parents. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may also receive funded childcare support.
Nursery fees in Dewsbury are generally between £48–£92 per day.
All nurseries are Ofsted-regulated, with funding provided by Kirklees Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff ratios, how funded hours are scheduled and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Dewsbury is covered by Kirklees Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Kirklees Council website
