Nurseries in Nelson
Nelson is a busy East Lancashire town with strong community networks, diverse family neighbourhoods and excellent access to local countryside. Covering BB9, it includes Brierfield, Bradley and central Nelson. Families benefit from children’s centres, parks, libraries and good transport links to Burnley and Colne. Nursery demand is steady, particularly in residential zones with high birth rates.
Parents in Nelson typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 777 places
Nurseries near you in Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
In Nelson, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. School and council-run nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with eligible 2 year olds able to access funding 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 Nelson generally range from £40–£75 per day.
All nurseries in Nelson are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lancashire County Council and Pendle Borough Council.
Ask about outdoor play, meal provision, funded hours options, staff ratios and support for communication and language development.
Applying for funding
Nelson is covered by Lancashire County Council / Pendle Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council / Pendle Borough Council website
