Nurseries in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a centrally located East Midlands county with a strong mix of urban, suburban and village communities. Covering postcode districts NG1–NG25, the county includes Nottingham, West Bridgford, Mansfield, Beeston, Arnold, Hucknall, Worksop, Retford and surrounding market towns. Families benefit from strong transport links including the M1, A1, East Midlands Railway and Nottingham Express Transit tram network. The area offers large parks, woodland, libraries, children’s centres, country parks, reputable primary schools and a wide mix of nursery settings. Demand for early years places is consistently high in commuter areas such as West Bridgford, Arnold and Beeston, as well as fast-growing new-build zones across the county.
Parents in Nottinghamshire typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 17,699 places
Nurseries near you in Nottinghamshire
nuuri registered
60 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
8 November 2022
Not registered with Nuuri
Not registered with Nuuri
Frequently Asked Questions
In Nottinghamshire, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School-based and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Universal funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on household 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 Nottinghamshire generally range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in West Bridgford, Beeston and Nottingham suburbs with strong school catchments.
All nurseries in Nottinghamshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council for settings within the city boundary.
Ask about outdoor space, access to local parks, staffing levels, how funded hours are delivered, waiting list times and any additional fees for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Nottinghamshire is covered by Nottinghamshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Nottinghamshire County Council website
