Nurseries in Windsor and Maidenhead
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is one of Berkshire’s most desirable areas for families, combining riverside living, historic landmarks and excellent schools. Covering postcode districts SL4, SL6 and parts of SL8, it includes Windsor, Maidenhead, Cookham, Bray and surrounding villages. Families benefit from Elizabeth line connections nearby, fast trains to London Paddington and road access via the M4, M25 and A404(M). The borough offers riverside walks along the Thames, parks, playgrounds, Windsor Great Park, Legoland Windsor and a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. With strong commuter links, premium housing and competitive school catchments, demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently high across Windsor and Maidenhead.
Parents in Windsor and Maidenhead typically pay £89 per day for childcare, which is slightly 18% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £89
- Comparison
- +18% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,252 places
Nurseries near you in Windsor and Maidenhead
Frequently Asked Questions
In Windsor and Maidenhead, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on availability. School 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 family circumstances or work status.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England receive 15 funded hours of childcare per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds can also receive funded hours, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up towards nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Windsor and Maidenhead typically range from £85–£155 per day, reflecting strong commuter demand, high housing costs and competitive school catchments in areas such as central Windsor, Maidenhead and Cookham.
All nurseries in Windsor and Maidenhead are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and supported by local early years services.
Ask about outdoor space, trips to local parks or riverside areas, staff ratios, waiting list length, how funded hours are delivered and any extra charges for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Windsor and Maidenhead is covered by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website
