Nurseries in Grantham
Grantham is a major market town in South Kesteven with strong commuter links to Nottingham, Lincoln and London. Covering NG31–NG33, Grantham includes Barrowby, Gonerby Hill Foot, Alma Park and Great Gonerby. Nursery demand is high due to new housing, young families and strong primary school catchments.
Parents in Grantham typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,387 places
Nurseries near you in Grantham
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 Grantham usually range from £55–£105 per day, with higher fees in areas close to commuter routes.
All nurseries in Grantham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about funded hours availability, opening hours for commuters, outdoor provision and parent communication apps.
Applying for funding
Grantham 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
