Nurseries in Kingsthorpe
Kingsthorpe is one of Northampton’s largest residential areas, popular with families due to its range of schools, parks, open spaces and local amenities. With several early years settings and strong links to Northampton Town Centre, demand for childcare is steady throughout the year.
Parents in Kingsthorpe typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 327 places
Nurseries near you in Kingsthorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Kingsthorpe typically accept children from around 3 months old, with school nurseries offering places from age 2 or 3. Funded hours begin the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
England provides 15 funded hours for all 3 and 4 year olds, with up to 30 hours available for many working parents. Some 2 year olds also qualify, and eligible working parents of babies from 9 months old can access funded support. Tax-Free Childcare offers a 20 percent saving on fees.
Nursery fees in Kingsthorpe typically range from £55–£110 per day depending on provider and facilities.
All early years settings in Kingsthorpe are registered with Ofsted and overseen by West Northamptonshire Council for funding eligibility.
Ask about outdoor learning opportunities, staff qualifications, settling-in processes and the structure of funded hours.
Applying for funding
Kingsthorpe is covered by West Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the West Northamptonshire Council website
