Nurseries in Slough
Slough is a busy Berkshire town with excellent transport links, diverse communities and a growing family population. Covering postcode districts SL1, SL2 and SL3, it includes central Slough, Cippenham, Langley, Wexham and nearby neighbourhoods. Families benefit from the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services into London Paddington, as well as easy access to the M4, M25 and Heathrow Airport. The town offers parks, play areas, leisure centres, libraries, community hubs and improving local amenities. With a high proportion of young families and strong employment links, demand for nursery and preschool places is steady across Slough, particularly around Langley and Cippenham close to transport and schools.
Parents in Slough typically pay £91 per day for childcare, which is significantly 21% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £91
- Comparison
- +21% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,869 places
Nurseries near you in Slough
Frequently Asked Questions
In Slough, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on income, additional needs or parental work status.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England can access 15 funded hours per week, with many working families entitled to up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds may also receive funded hours, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old can access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare offers a 20 percent government contribution towards nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Slough typically range from £70–£130 per day, with settings in Langley and Cippenham often at the higher end due to commuter links and proximity to popular schools.
All nurseries in Slough are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Slough Borough Council and supported by local early years teams.
Ask about opening hours, outdoor play facilities, staff stability, how funded hours are offered, what is included in fees and whether there are extra charges for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Slough is covered by Slough Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Slough Borough Council website
