Nurseries in Northumberland
Northumberland is England’s most northern county, known for its rural landscapes, beautiful coastline, historic market towns and strong community feel. Covering a wide geography including Alnwick, Hexham, Ashington, Morpeth, Cramlington, Blyth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, families benefit from quieter living, excellent outdoor spaces and good links into Newcastle via the A1, A19 and rail services. Demand for early years places varies across the county, with higher pressure in commuter towns in the south-east and around Morpeth and Cramlington, and more flexible availability in rural and coastal areas.
Parents in Northumberland typically pay £79 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £79
- Comparison
- +5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 4,106 places
Nurseries near you in Northumberland
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Northumberland, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School and 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 parental 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 Northumberland usually range from £55–£110 per day, with higher prices in commuter areas such as Morpeth, Ponteland and Cramlington, and lower fees in rural market towns and coastal locations.
All nurseries in Northumberland are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Northumberland County Council.
Ask about outdoor access, proximity to local countryside or parks, staff ratios, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for meals, snacks, trips or wraparound care.
Applying for funding
Northumberland is covered by Northumberland County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Northumberland County Council website
