Nurseries in Windermere
Windermere is one of the most desirable locations for families in the Lake District, offering strong schools, nurseries, outdoor-focused childcare settings and extensive local amenities. Demand for early years places is high across both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, driven by young families and hospitality-sector workers.
Parents in Windermere 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
Nurseries near you in Windermere
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries usually accept babies from around 3 months. School-based nurseries normally begin at age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2 year olds.
Every 3 and 4 year old receives 15 funded hours, with up to 30 hours available for eligible working families. Some 2 year olds qualify earlier, and working parents of children from 9 months may also access funded hours. Tax-Free Childcare contributes 20 percent toward nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Windermere generally range from £55–£100 per day, especially in outdoor or forest school settings.
Nurseries in Windermere are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Westmorland & Furness Council.
Ask about staff qualifications, outdoor play, nature learning, session availability, funded hours flexibility and any extra charges.
Applying for funding
Windermere is covered by Cumberland Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Cumberland Council website
