Nurseries in Lincoln
Lincoln is the historic cathedral city of Lincolnshire, offering strong early years provision, good transport links, and a growing family population. Covering postcodes LN1–LN6, the city includes neighbourhoods such as Ermine, Carholme, Boultham, Birchwood and North Hykeham. Demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently high due to new housing, university staff families and strong commuter links to surrounding towns.
Parents in Lincoln typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,901 places
Nurseries near you in Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lincolnshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and 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 Lincoln typically range from £55–£110 per day depending on location, provider type and session structure.
All nurseries in Lincoln are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to parks, staff ratios, flexibility with funded hours, meal options and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Lincoln is covered by Lincolnshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lincolnshire County Council website
