Nurseries in Kettering
Kettering is one of the largest and fastest-growing towns in North Northamptonshire, popular with families for its strong transport links, expanding housing developments and varied early years provision. Covering postcode districts NN14–NN16, the town offers quick rail connections to London St Pancras International, access to Wicksteed Park, libraries, children’s centres and a wide mix of nurseries. Demand for places is particularly high in new-build estates and areas close to good primary schools.
Parents in Kettering typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,345 places
Nurseries near you in Kettering
Frequently Asked Questions
In North Northamptonshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School or 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 Kettering generally range from £55–£115 per day, with higher rates near new developments and schools with strong Ofsted ratings.
All nurseries in Kettering are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by North Northamptonshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play access, staff ratios, links with nearby primary schools, how funded hours are delivered and any additional charges for meals, trips or consumables.
Applying for funding
Kettering is covered by North Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the North Northamptonshire Council website
