Nurseries in Wigston
Wigston is a well-established suburban area just south of Leicester, popular with families due to its strong schools, parks and convenient access to the city centre. It offers a good range of nurseries and childminders, with high demand in residential neighbourhoods such as South Wigston and Wigston Fields.
Parents in Wigston typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 578 places
Nurseries near you in Wigston
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Wigston usually accept children from 3 months old, while school nurseries typically begin at age 2 or 3. Funded childcare starts the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances.
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.
Average nursery fees range from £55–£110 per day, with slightly higher costs in areas closest to Leicester’s commuter routes.
All nurseries in Wigston are regulated by Ofsted, with Leicestershire County Council overseeing early years funding.
Ask about outdoor space, staff ratios, funded hour arrangements, meal charges and settling-in procedures.
Applying for funding
Wigston is covered by Leicestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Leicestershire County Council website
