Nurseries in Fleetwood
Fleetwood is a coastal Lancashire town with strong maritime heritage, expanding family neighbourhoods and seaside amenities. Covering FY7, it includes Rossall, Broadwater and central Fleetwood. Families benefit from beaches, parks, marine attractions, libraries and good links to Blackpool and Thornton-Cleveleys. Nursery demand is steady, with strong interest in residential areas near schools.
Parents in Fleetwood typically pay £67 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £67
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 368 places
Nurseries near you in Fleetwood
Frequently Asked Questions
In Fleetwood, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after age 3, with eligible 2 year olds able to start earlier.
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 Fleetwood typically range from £45–£85 per day, with seafront settings sometimes charging more.
All nurseries in Fleetwood are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council.
Ask about seafront safety policies, outdoor space, funded hours arrangements, staff turnover and any extra meal or activity charges.
Applying for funding
Fleetwood is covered by Lancashire County Council / Wyre Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council / Wyre Council website
