Nurseries in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a large East Midlands county known for its mix of historic cathedral cities, coastal towns, rural villages and expanding market towns. Covering postcode districts LN1–LN13, PE6–PE25 and NG31–NG34, it includes Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Skegness, Stamford, Spalding, Sleaford, Louth and Gainsborough. Families benefit from open countryside, coastline, accessible housing, strong community networks and a growing number of nurseries and early years settings across both rural and urban areas. Demand for childcare varies by region, with consistently high interest in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Stamford and coastal communities during peak seasonal employment.
Parents in Lincolnshire 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
- 11,192 places
Nurseries near you in Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire typically range from £50–£95 per day, with higher rates in Lincoln, Stamford, Grantham and market towns with strong commuter links.
All nurseries in Lincolnshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, activities linked to local countryside or community, staff retention, meal costs, how funded hours are delivered and any additional charges such as nappies, trips or optional extras.
Applying for funding
Lincolnshire 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
