Nurseries in Oakham
Oakham is the largest town in Rutland and the county’s administrative centre. It offers a strong range of nurseries, primary schools and family amenities, with good transport links to Leicester and Peterborough. Oakham Castle, Rutland Water and the town’s parks provide excellent outdoor opportunities.
Parents in Oakham typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 592 places
Nurseries near you in Oakham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rutland, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing, ratios and availability. School nurseries and council-funded settings normally offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a 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 Rutland generally range from £60–£120 per day, with higher rates in Oakham and settings offering specialist outdoor programmes or extended opening hours.
All nurseries in Rutland are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Rutland County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, use of local parks or Rutland Water, staff qualifications, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for meals, nappies or activities.
Applying for funding
Oakham is covered by Rutland County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Rutland County Council website
