Nurseries in Rutland
Rutland is England’s smallest county, known for its rural landscapes, strong community feel and high-quality early years provision. Covering key areas including Oakham, Uppingham, Cottesmore and surrounding villages, it offers families a peaceful environment with excellent transport links to Leicester, Peterborough and Stamford. Rutland Water provides extensive outdoor recreation, while the county’s schools and early years settings are well regarded. Demand for nursery and preschool places is steady, particularly around Oakham and Uppingham, where many families commute to nearby towns for work.
Parents in Rutland 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
- 1,273 places
Nurseries near you in Rutland
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 your 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, Uppingham and settings with extensive outdoor provision or specialist programmes.
All nurseries in Rutland are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Rutland County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to Rutland Water or local parks, staff qualifications, how funded hours are offered, and any additional charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Rutland 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
