Nurseries in Keighley
Keighley is a large town north-west of Bradford, serving families across the Aire Valley. It offers a broad mix of nurseries, preschools and outdoor-focused early years settings, alongside strong transport links to Bradford, Skipton and Ilkley.
Parents in Keighley typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 849 places
Nurseries near you in Keighley
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Keighley nurseries accept children from 3 months old, with council-run and school nurseries typically taking children aged 2 or 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England receive 15 funded hours, with many eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may access funded childcare support.
Nursery fees in Keighley generally range from £50–£95 per day.
Early years settings are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Bradford Council.
Ask about curriculum style, hours included in funding, forest school access and any top-up fees.
Applying for funding
Keighley is covered by Bradford Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Bradford Council website

