Nurseries in Harborne
Harborne is a popular Birmingham suburb with strong family appeal, known for its village-style high street, excellent schools and close community feel. Many parents choose Harborne for its parks, libraries, cafés and access to city centre and university areas. Nursery places are in high demand due to the area’s strong reputation among families.
Parents in Harborne typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 231 places
Nurseries near you in Harborne
Frequently Asked Questions
In Harborne, children can usually start nursery from around 3 months old, depending on the setting’s availability. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some younger children eligible earlier.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. Families may also use Tax-Free Childcare to help with costs.
Nurseries in Harborne typically charge between £65–£115 per day, especially in central Harborne and around the university side of the neighbourhood.
All nurseries in Harborne are regulated by Ofsted, with funding and early years support overseen by Birmingham City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, learning approaches, staff retention, communication with parents, how funded hours are delivered and any meal or activity fees.
Applying for funding
Harborne is covered by Birmingham City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Birmingham City Council website
