Nurseries in North Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire is a popular and spacious district known for its historic market towns, excellent schools and rural charm. Covering postcode districts SG4, SG5, SG6 and SG7, it includes Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock and surrounding villages. Families benefit from fast rail services to London Kings Cross and St Pancras, as well as road connections via the A1(M) and A505. The area offers parks, nature reserves, playgrounds, green spaces and vibrant town centres with cafés and family amenities. With a strong family population and highly regarded schools, childcare demand is consistently high across Hitchin and Letchworth in particular.
Parents in North Hertfordshire typically pay £82 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £82
- Comparison
- +9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,549 places
Nurseries near you in North Hertfordshire
Frequently Asked Questions
In North Hertfordshire, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or children of working parents.
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England can receive 15 funded hours each week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Eligible 2-year-olds can also access funded places, and working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent top-up towards nursery fees.
Nursery fees in North Hertfordshire typically range from £70–£130 per day, with Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City at the higher end due to strong demand.
All nurseries in North Hertfordshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hertfordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, forest school activities, waiting list length, how funded hours are applied and any additional charges for meals or consumables.
Applying for funding
North Hertfordshire is covered by Hertfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hertfordshire County Council website
