Nurseries in Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a large West Midlands county known for its mix of market towns, countryside, commuter villages and family-friendly communities. Covering postcode districts ST1–ST21, WS11–WS15 and DE13, it includes Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Uttoxeter and Stone. Families benefit from strong road links via the M6, A38 and A50, rail connections to Birmingham, Manchester and London, and access to parks, canals, nature reserves, libraries, leisure centres and well-regarded primary schools. Demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently high in commuter areas such as Lichfield, Stone, Stafford and Tamworth, as well as around major employment hubs including Burton and Cannock.
Parents in Staffordshire 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
- 12,130 places
Nurseries near you in Staffordshire
Frequently Asked Questions
In Staffordshire, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old, depending on availability and staffing ratios. School and council-run 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 family circumstances or working 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 Staffordshire generally range from £55–£115 per day, with higher rates in commuter areas such as Lichfield, Stone and Stafford, and more affordable options in towns including Cannock and Burton-upon-Trent.
All nurseries in Staffordshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Staffordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, daily routines, staff retention, how funded hours are delivered, availability of places for babies and toddlers, and any extra charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Staffordshire is covered by Staffordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Staffordshire County Council website
