Nurseries in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a busy market town with a mix of family neighbourhoods, parks and strong access to local schools. Covering postcode districts ST4–ST5, it benefits from proximity to Stoke-on-Trent and the M6. Nursery places are in steady demand across residential areas and near local employment centres.
Parents in Newcastle-under-Lyme typically pay £66 per day for childcare, which is slightly 12% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £66
- Comparison
- -12% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,274 places
Nurseries near you in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries usually welcome children from 3 months old, while maintained nurseries often begin from age 2 or 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for 15 funded hours, with up to 30 hours available for many working families. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of 9-month-olds may also access funded childcare.
Daily fees typically range from £50–£105 depending on the setting.
All early years settings in Newcastle-under-Lyme are regulated by Ofsted.
Ask about settling-in sessions, parent communication, outdoor access, learning approach and availability of funded spaces.
Applying for funding
Newcastle-under-Lyme is covered by Staffordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Staffordshire County Council website
