Nurseries in Thame
Thame is a vibrant market town close to the Buckinghamshire border, offering excellent community amenities, strong schools and convenient access to Oxford, Aylesbury and London via nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway. Demand for early years places is steady and often competitive during peak periods.
Parents in Thame typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 61 places
Nurseries near you in Thame
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Thame usually take children from 3 months old, while school nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare begins the term after a child turns 3, with eligible 2 year olds accessing support earlier.
All 3 and 4 year olds can access 15 funded hours weekly, with up to 30 hours for eligible working families. Some 2 year olds and children from 9 months in qualifying working households may also receive funded childcare support.
Nursery fees in Thame generally range from £65–£135 per day, with demand highest around the town centre.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in Thame, with funding managed locally by Oxfordshire County Council.
Ask about opening hours, outdoor areas, staffing ratios, and options for term-time or all-year care.
Applying for funding
Thame is covered by Oxfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Oxfordshire County Council website
