Nurseries in Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a well-connected West Midlands county combining historic market towns, expanding family neighbourhoods and excellent commuter access to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Covering postcode districts CV21–CV47 and B49–B80, it includes Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth and surrounding villages. Families benefit from strong transport links via the M40, M6 and M42, direct rail routes to London Marylebone and Birmingham New Street, attractive parks, libraries, children’s centres and highly regarded primary schools. Demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently high across commuter towns such as Leamington Spa, Warwick and Rugby, as well as heritage areas around Stratford-upon-Avon.
Parents in Warwickshire typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 7,566 places
Nurseries near you in Warwickshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Warwickshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council 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 circumstances or work 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 Warwickshire generally range from £60–£120 per day, with higher rates in Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon.
All nurseries in Warwickshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Warwickshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to parks, staff retention, how funded hours are delivered, and any extra charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Warwickshire is covered by Warwickshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Warwickshire County Council website
