Nurseries in Oadby
Oadby is a popular residential area known for its excellent schools, large parks and family-friendly neighbourhoods. With close proximity to the University of Leicester and easy access to the city, childcare demand is consistently high across both private nurseries and school-based settings.
Parents in Oadby typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,713 places
Nurseries near you in Oadby
Frequently Asked Questions
Most nurseries in Oadby take children from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3, with funded places starting the term after a child turns 3.
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 Oadby generally range from £60–£115 per day due to high demand and proximity to strong schools.
Oadby’s nurseries are regulated by Ofsted, with funding administrated by Leicestershire County Council.
Ask about extra charges, outdoor play facilities, curriculum approach, staff qualifications and availability of funded hours.
Applying for funding
Oadby is covered by Leicestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Leicestershire County Council website
