Nurseries in Gainsborough
Gainsborough is a West Lindsey market town with a growing residential population and expanding childcare needs. Covering DN21, the town includes areas such as Lea, Morton, Thorndike and Sandsfield. Demand for childcare is steady, supported by new housing and commuter families travelling to Lincoln and Doncaster.
Parents in Gainsborough typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 289 places
Nurseries near you in Gainsborough
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lincolnshire, 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 Gainsborough usually range from £48–£90 per day depending on the provider.
All nurseries in Gainsborough are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, funded hours flexibility, meal options and routines supporting early learning.
Applying for funding
Gainsborough is covered by Lincolnshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lincolnshire County Council website
