Nurseries in Loughborough
Loughborough is Leicestershire’s largest town and a major university hub, attracting families, professionals and students. It offers excellent rail links to Leicester, Nottingham and London St Pancras, along with strong primary schools, parks, leisure facilities and established residential neighbourhoods. Nursery demand is consistently high, especially around family suburbs such as Quorn, Hathern and Thorpe Acre.
Parents in Loughborough 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
- 1,698 places
Nurseries near you in Loughborough
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Loughborough typically accept children from around 3 months old, while school or council nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances.
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.
Fees typically range from £60–£120 per day, with higher prices in areas close to Loughborough University or popular school catchments.
All nurseries in Loughborough are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Leicestershire County Council.
Ask about staff qualifications, availability of outdoor space, meal charges, how funded hours are delivered and support for transitions into local schools.
Applying for funding
Loughborough is covered by Leicestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Leicestershire County Council website
