Nurseries in Soham
Soham is a growing market town in East Cambridgeshire with strong transport links to Ely, Cambridge and Newmarket. It attracts families looking for good schools, expanding housing areas and a mix of nurseries and preschools. The town offers easy access to country parks, nature walks and community facilities.
Parents in Soham typically pay £86 per day for childcare, which is slightly 15% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £86
- Comparison
- +15% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 358 places
Nurseries near you in Soham
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Soham typically take babies from 3 months, while school nurseries offer places from age 3 or eligible 2 year olds.
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.
Nursery fees in Soham usually range from £55–£100 per day depending on the setting and location within the town.
All nurseries in Soham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, staffing levels, flexibility of funded hours, meal charges and how the nursery supports early learning.
Applying for funding
Soham is covered by Cambridgeshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Cambridgeshire County Council website
