Nurseries in Stevenage
Stevenage is a large Hertfordshire town offering good transport links, affordable housing and a growing range of family amenities. Covering postcode districts SG1 and SG2, it includes Stevenage Old Town, Great Ashby, Shephall, Pin Green and Broadwater. Families benefit from direct rail services to London Kings Cross and St Pancras, as well as easy access to the A1(M). The town offers parks, cycle paths, playgrounds, nature areas and leisure centres. Childcare demand is steady across the town, particularly in Great Ashby and the Old Town where new housing and strong school catchments attract young families.
Parents in Stevenage typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,963 places
Nurseries near you in Stevenage
Frequently Asked Questions
In Stevenage, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier access available for some 2-year-olds or working parents.
All 3 and 4-year-olds across England can receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds also qualify, and working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare offers further savings via a 20 percent top-up.
Nursery fees in Stevenage generally range from £60–£115 per day, with areas like Great Ashby slightly higher due to family demand.
All nurseries in Stevenage are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hertfordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, learning approach, funded hours structure, staff retention and any charges for meals or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Stevenage is covered by Hertfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hertfordshire County Council website
