Nurseries in Lytham St Annes
Lytham St Annes is a popular coastal town known for its beaches, green spaces, strong schools and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering FY8, it includes Lytham, Ansdell, Fairhaven and St Annes-on-the-Sea. Families benefit from parks, promenades, gardens, libraries, children’s centres and commuter links into Preston. Nursery demand is consistently high given the area’s popularity with young families.
Parents in Lytham St Annes typically pay £67 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £67
- Comparison
- -11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 627 places
Nurseries near you in Lytham St Annes
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lytham St Annes, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School and council settings typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after age 3, with eligible 2 year olds able to access places earlier.
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 Lytham St Annes generally range from £55–£100 per day, with some premium settings charging higher rates.
All nurseries in Lytham St Annes are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Lancashire County Council.
Ask about outdoor access, seafront safety, waiting list times, food charges, and how funded hours are provided.
Applying for funding
Lytham St Annes is covered by Lancashire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council website
