Nurseries in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire is a growing East Midlands unitary authority that includes Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire. Popular with families for its relative affordability, expanding housing developments and strong transport connections, the area covers postcode districts NN8–NN18 and surrounding villages. Residents benefit from rail links to London St Pancras International, easy access to the A14, A45 and A43, country parks, libraries, playgrounds, Sure Start centres and a wide mix of early years providers. Nursery demand is particularly strong in new-build communities, commuter areas and expanding town centres such as Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden.
Parents in North Northamptonshire typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 4,280 places
Nurseries near you in North Northamptonshire
Frequently Asked Questions
In North Northamptonshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School or 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 North Northamptonshire generally range from £55–£120 per day, with higher rates in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, particularly in new housing developments and areas close to good primary schools.
All nurseries in North Northamptonshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by North Northamptonshire Council.
Ask about staff ratios, outdoor play access, links with local schools, how funded hours are delivered, and whether there are additional charges for meals, consumables, trips or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
North Northamptonshire is covered by North Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the North Northamptonshire Council website
