Nurseries in Dudley
Dudley is an established West Midlands borough with popular family areas including Stourbridge, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Sedgley. With a strong community feel and a mix of suburban neighbourhoods, demand for nursery places is high. Dudley benefits from rail links at nearby stations, major bus routes and road connections via the M5, A458 and A461. Families enjoy parks, nature reserves, leisure centres, libraries and attractions such as Dudley Zoo and the Black Country Living Museum. The borough offers a wide mix of nursery settings suitable for parents seeking early years provision.
Parents in Dudley typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,104 places
Nurseries near you in Dudley
nuuri registered
95 places
Ages 1 months to 50 months
3 / 4 inspection score
6 August 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Dudley, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after the child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds eligible based on household criteria or working-parent status.
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. Some 2-year-olds may receive funded support based on income or other criteria, and working parents of children from 9 months old may be eligible for 30 funded hours per week. Families may also use Tax-Free Childcare to help with additional nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Dudley usually range from £50–£85 per day, depending on the age of the child, meals and length of sessions.
All nurseries in Dudley are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Dudley Council.
Ask about learning activities, outdoor areas, communication with parents, how funded hours are implemented and any extra fees for meals or extended hours.
Applying for funding
Dudley is covered by Dudley Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Dudley Council website
