Nurseries in North West Leicestershire

In North West Leicestershire, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on provider availability. Government-funded early education starts the term after your child's 3rd birthday, with earlier options for some 2-year-olds or eligible working families.

In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. Families may also use Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.

Nursery fees in North West Leicestershire generally range from £55-£100 per day, depending on the provider, age group and hours required.

All nurseries in North West Leicestershire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Leicestershire County Council.

Ask about funded hours, meal charges, outdoor provision, links with local primary schools, staff-child ratios and waiting list times.