Nurseries in Peterborough
Peterborough is one of the fastest-growing cities in the East of England, offering a wide mix of family neighbourhoods, strong transport links and expanding early years provision. With major developments such as Hampton, Cardea and Paston Reserve, the area attracts many young families. The city benefits from fast rail connections to London King's Cross, large parks, a cathedral quarter and a wide range of nurseries with varied opening hours.
Parents in Peterborough 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
- 11,997 places
Nurseries near you in Peterborough
Frequently Asked Questions
In Peterborough, private nurseries typically take children from 3 months, while school-based nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3 depending on availability and staffing.
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 Peterborough typically range from £55–£95 per day, with higher rates in Hampton and city-centre settings.
All nurseries in Peterborough are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council (combined authority).
Ask about outdoor space, staffing stability, meal charges, funded hours delivery and availability of wraparound care for working parents.
Applying for funding
Peterborough is covered by Cambridgeshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Cambridgeshire County Council website
