Nurseries in Rushmoor
Rushmoor covers the towns of Farnborough and Aldershot, offering strong transport links to London Waterloo, excellent primary schools and a diverse community. With major employers, military connections and significant family housing, nursery demand remains consistently high across the district.
Market insights for Rushmoor
Parents in Rushmoor typically pay £86 per day for childcare, which is slightly 14% higher than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 1,359 childcare places available across Rushmoor, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Rushmoor.
- Average daily cost
- £86
- Comparison
- +14% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,359 places
Nurseries near you in Rushmoor
- Pippa's House Nursery in Aldershot
- Pippa's House Nursery in Ash Vale
- Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool
- Deux Chats Pre-School Limited
- Toye Box Early Years Centre
- Queen Mary Nursery
- Beaumont Pre-School
- Clocktower House Pre-School
- Crown Daisy Nursery
- St Joseph's Childcare Group
- Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot
- Little Flowers Day Nursery
- Mother Goose
- Little Gems Aldershot
- Maple Vue Nursery
- Deux Chats Pre-School Limited
- Cherryvale Nursery
- Totterdown Preschool
- Tiny Tots Daycare
- Little Fishes @ St Peters
- Friends Private Day Nursery - Ash
- Happy Days Pre-School
- Jack & Jill Nursery
- Cove Pavilion Pre-School
- Cherubs Kindergartens Ltd
- Pear Tree Day Nursery
- Playdays Farnborough
- Pippins Pre-school Ltd.
- Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery
- Toad Hall Farnborough
Frequently asked questions
Private nurseries in Rushmoor typically welcome children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually offer funded early education places from age 2 or 3 depending on eligibility.
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 qualify earlier based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare.
Rushmoor nursery fees generally range from £70–£135 per day, with higher rates around Farnborough and settings offering extended commuter-friendly hours.
All nurseries in Rushmoor are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hampshire County Council.
Ask about opening hours, staff turnover, outdoor space, communication with parents and how funded hours are delivered across the week.
Applying for funding
Rushmoor is covered by Hampshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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