Nurseries in Shepshed
Shepshed is a growing commuter town near Loughborough with easy access to the M1, making it popular with families working across the Midlands. It offers a mix of established neighbourhoods and new housing developments, increasing local demand for nurseries and early years providers.
Parents in Shepshed 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
- 1,022 places
Nurseries near you in Shepshed
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurseries in Shepshed typically offer places from around 3 months old, while school nurseries usually start from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible 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 depending on circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare adds a 20 percent top up.
Fees in Shepshed tend to range from £55–£105 per day.
Nurseries in Shepshed are regulated by Ofsted, and Leicestershire County Council oversees early years funding.
Ask about outdoor provision, meal charges, funded hour flexibility, communication with parents and settling-in sessions.
Applying for funding
Shepshed is covered by Leicestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Leicestershire County Council website
