Nurseries in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield is a popular Hertfordshire district combining strong transport links, family-friendly neighbourhoods and a growing population of young families. Covering postcode districts AL6, AL7, AL8, AL9 and AL10, it includes Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Welwyn Village, Brookmans Park and Cuffley. Families benefit from rail services to London Kings Cross, Moorgate and St Pancras, along with access to the A1(M), A414 and M25. Local amenities include parks, greenways, playgrounds, leisure centres and country walks. With university campuses, new housing developments and established residential areas, childcare demand is steady across the district, particularly in Welwyn Garden City and Brookmans Park.
Parents in Welwyn Hatfield typically pay £87 per day for childcare, which is slightly 15% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £87
- Comparison
- +15% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,248 places
Nurseries near you in Welwyn Hatfield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Welwyn Hatfield, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually begin places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with earlier access possible for some 2-year-olds or eligible working families.
Children aged 3 and 4 in England receive 15 funded hours each week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds also qualify based on circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded hours. Tax-Free Childcare offers a 20 percent top-up to help with fees.
Nursery fees in Welwyn Hatfield typically range from £70–£135 per day, with Welwyn Garden City and Brookmans Park often at the higher end due to family demand.
All nurseries in Welwyn Hatfield are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hertfordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play, access to greenways or local parks, waiting list length, funded hours structure and any additional costs for meals, nappies or extended days.
Applying for funding
Welwyn Hatfield 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
