Nurseries in Ely
Ely is a historic cathedral city popular with families thanks to its riverside parks, good schools and strong commuter links to Cambridge and London. Neighbourhoods such as Ely North, Stuntney and Prickwillow show strong childcare demand. The area offers a mix of established nurseries, village preschools and new settings in expanding developments.
Parents in Ely 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
- 695 places
Nurseries near you in Ely
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Ely usually accept children from around 3 months, while school nurseries offer spaces from age 3 or eligible 2 year olds.
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.
Nursery fees in Ely typically range from £60–£115 per day, with higher rates in areas close to the station and new housing developments.
All nurseries in Ely are regulated by Ofsted, with funding oversight from Cambridgeshire County Council.
Ask about wait-list lengths, outdoor space, meal costs, session flexibility, and how the nursery communicates children’s progress.
Applying for funding
Ely is covered by Cambridgeshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Cambridgeshire County Council website
