Nurseries in Hexham
Hexham is a historic market town in the Tyne Valley, popular with families who value good schools, green space and a strong community feel. With direct rail links to Newcastle and easy access to the A69, it attracts commuters as well as those working locally, supporting steady demand for nursery and preschool places.
Parents in Hexham typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 213 places
Nurseries near you in Hexham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hexham, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old, while school and council nurseries tend to 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 Hexham typically range from £60–£105 per day, with popular settings close to schools and transport links often operating waiting lists.
All nurseries in Hexham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Northumberland County Council.
Ask about outdoor play opportunities, forest school or nature-based activities, how the nursery supports transitions to local primary schools and how funded hours are scheduled across the week.
Applying for funding
Hexham is covered by Northumberland County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Northumberland County Council website
