Nurseries in East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire is a large and diverse county stretching from the Humber Estuary up to the Yorkshire Wolds and the North Sea coast. Covering postcode districts HU1–HU20, YO15–YO16 and YO25, it includes Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Hessle, Cottingham, Driffield, Market Weighton, Pocklington and surrounding villages. The area offers a mix of historic market towns, seaside communities, rural countryside and excellent commuter links to Hull, York and Leeds. Families benefit from parks, nature reserves, beaches, children’s centres, libraries and strong local primary schools. Nursery and preschool demand is steady across market towns and commuter areas such as Beverley, Hessle and Cottingham, with increasing interest in rural settings offering outdoor learning.
Parents in East Riding of Yorkshire 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
- 6,064 places
Nurseries near you in East Riding of Yorkshire
Frequently Asked Questions
In East Riding of Yorkshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and 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 East Riding of Yorkshire generally range from £55–£120 per day, with higher rates in Beverley, Cottingham and market towns close to major transport links.
All nurseries in East Riding of Yorkshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to parks or nature settings, staff turnover, SEND support, how funded hours are delivered and any extra charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
East Riding of Yorkshire is covered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council website
