Nurseries in Market Harborough
Market Harborough is one of Leicestershire’s most desirable towns, popular with London and Midlands commuters thanks to fast rail connections to St Pancras. It offers excellent schools, boutique shops, green spaces and family-focused neighbourhoods, making childcare demand particularly strong.
Parents in Market Harborough 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
- 681 places
Nurseries near you in Market Harborough
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Market Harborough typically accept children from 3 months old, while school nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier access for eligible 2 year olds.
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.
Market Harborough typically has some of the highest fees in Leicestershire, generally between £65–£120 per day.
Nurseries in Market Harborough are regulated by Ofsted, and the county council oversees early years funding.
Ask about funded hour availability, outdoor space, additional charges, staff retention and links to local primary schools.
Applying for funding
Market Harborough 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
