Nurseries in Market Rasen
Market Rasen is a small but growing market town in West Lindsey, known for its rural surroundings, racecourse and family-friendly community. Covering LN8, the town includes areas such as Middle Rasen, Legsby Road and Walesby. Childcare demand is steady across local families and commuters travelling towards Lincoln or Grimsby.
Parents in Market Rasen 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
- 301 places
Nurseries near you in Market Rasen
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 Market Rasen typically range from £48–£90 per day depending on the setting.
All nurseries in Market Rasen are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about rural accessibility, outdoor play options, funded hours flexibility and meal charges.
Applying for funding
Market Rasen 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
