Nurseries in Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall is a thriving Rossendale Valley town popular with young families due to strong schools, hillside neighbourhoods and commuter access to Manchester. Covering BB4, it includes Haslingden, Crawshawbooth and central Rawtenstall. Families benefit from parks, walking trails, libraries, children’s centres and a growing number of housing developments. Nursery demand is high across the valley, especially in commuter areas.
Parents in Rawtenstall 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
- 850 places
Nurseries near you in Rawtenstall
Frequently Asked Questions
In Rawtenstall, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. Council and school nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after age 3, with eligible 2 year olds able to access funding earlier.
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 prices in Rawtenstall typically range from £50–£95 per day, with some settings catering to commuters charging higher fees.
All nurseries in Rawtenstall are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Lancashire County Council and Rossendale Borough Council.
Ask about outdoor access, hillside site safety, parking for drop-offs, funded hours availability and how the nursery supports early learning.
Applying for funding
Rawtenstall is covered by Lancashire County Council / Rossendale Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lancashire County Council / Rossendale Borough Council website
