Nurseries in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, is a historic market town with excellent schools, riverside walks and strong family neighbourhoods. Covering areas such as Bayston Hill, Meole Brace, Sundorne and the Quarry, it offers a mix of period homes, new-build estates and access to rail links towards Birmingham, Manchester and Wales.
Parents in Shrewsbury typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,889 places
Nurseries near you in Shrewsbury
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Shrewsbury generally accept children from 3 months old. School-based and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after age 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2 year olds depending on household factors.
All 3 and 4 year olds across England receive 15 funded hours weekly, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may also access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare offers a 20 percent government top-up.
Nursery costs in Shrewsbury typically range from £60–£110 per day, with higher fees in central areas and around Bayston Hill, Radbrook and Meole Brace.
All nurseries in Shrewsbury are regulated by Ofsted, and early years funding is overseen by Shropshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, access to local parks, staff turnover, how funded hours are structured and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Shrewsbury is covered by Shropshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Shropshire Council website
