Nurseries in Huddersfield
Huddersfield is the largest town in Kirklees and one of the biggest in West Yorkshire, offering a wide mix of nurseries, preschools and childminders across suburban, rural and central areas. It has strong transport links to Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield and is very popular with families seeking varied early years provision.
Parents in Huddersfield typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 4,466 places
Nurseries near you in Huddersfield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Huddersfield, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on 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 Huddersfield generally range from £50–£100 per day, depending on location and facilities.
All nurseries in Huddersfield are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Kirklees Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, staff turnover, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for meals, nappies or extended care.
Applying for funding
Huddersfield is covered by Kirklees Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Kirklees Council website
