Nurseries in Mansfield
Mansfield is one of Nottinghamshire’s largest towns, offering a wide range of early years settings across residential neighbourhoods and commuter-friendly suburbs. Families benefit from good road connections via the A38, A60 and M1, strong local parks, woodland areas, children’s centres and well-established schools. Demand is steady across most areas, particularly around new-build developments and popular school catchments.
Parents in Mansfield 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
- 1,404 places
Nurseries near you in Mansfield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mansfield, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School-based nurseries usually begin from age 2 or 3. Universal funded hours start the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on income 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 Mansfield typically range from £50–£100 per day depending on setting type, facilities and age group.
All nurseries in Mansfield are regulated by Ofsted, with funded early education administered via Nottinghamshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff qualifications, funding delivery models, settling-in sessions, meal charges and the structure of daily routines.
Applying for funding
Mansfield is covered by Nottinghamshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Nottinghamshire County Council website
