Nurseries in Sleaford
Sleaford is a growing market town in North Kesteven with strong commuter links to Lincoln, Grantham and Newark. Covering NG34, the area includes Holdingham, Quarrington, Greylees and Leasingham. Nursery demand is strong due to expanding housing developments and a rising number of young families.
Parents in Sleaford 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
- 652 places
Nurseries near you in Sleaford
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lincolnshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually 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 Sleaford generally range from £50–£95 per day depending on the provider and location.
All nurseries in Sleaford are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lincolnshire County Council.
Ask about flexibility for commuters, outdoor space, funded hours options and meal arrangements.
Applying for funding
Sleaford is covered by Lincolnshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lincolnshire County Council website
