Nurseries in Upton & Upton Meadows
Upton and Upton Meadows are modern expanding neighbourhoods on the western edge of Northampton, known for family-focused design, green spaces, new schools and strong access to Sixfields retail and leisure. The area is increasingly popular with young families and has a growing range of early years options.
Parents in Upton & Upton Meadows typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 703 places
Nurseries near you in Upton & Upton Meadows
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurseries serving Upton usually accept children from 3 months old. School nurseries begin from age 2 or 3, with funded hours available from the term after a child turns 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with up to 30 hours for eligible working families. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of babies from 9 months old can also access funded support. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent top-up.
Nursery fees in Upton typically range from £55–£115 per day.
All early years settings in Upton are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by West Northamptonshire Council.
Ask about opening hours, outdoor access, staff ratios, parent communication and how funded hours are allocated during term time.
Applying for funding
Upton & Upton Meadows is covered by West Northamptonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the West Northamptonshire Council website
