Nurseries in Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray is a traditional market town known for its rural surroundings, family-friendly neighbourhoods and good access to Nottingham, Grantham and Leicester. It has a range of nurseries, preschools and childminders, with steady childcare demand from both local families and commuters.
Parents in Melton Mowbray typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 570 places
Nurseries near you in Melton Mowbray
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Melton Mowbray welcome children from around 3 months old, while school nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded places begin the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on criteria.
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.
Daily fees generally fall between £55–£105 depending on the setting and age of the child.
Nurseries in Melton Mowbray are regulated by Ofsted, and Leicestershire County Council oversees funding.
Ask about outdoor provision, meal costs, flexibility with funded hours, extra charges and how transitions to school are managed.
Applying for funding
Melton Mowbray 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
