Nurseries in Wycombe
Wycombe is a large Buckinghamshire district centred on High Wycombe and its surrounding towns and villages, offering strong transport links and a wide range of family neighbourhoods. Covering postcode districts HP10, HP11, HP12, HP13, HP14, HP15 and HP27, it includes High Wycombe, Hazlemere, Downley, Princes Risborough and nearby Chiltern villages. Families benefit from Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone and good road links via the M40 and A4010. The area offers parks, woodlands, playgrounds, leisure centres and busy town centres. Childcare demand is strong, particularly around High Wycombe, Hazlemere and Princes Risborough where family housing and school catchments are in high demand.
Parents in Wycombe typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,894 places
Nurseries near you in Wycombe
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wycombe, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with earlier funded places available for some 2 year olds or children of working parents.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England can receive 15 funded hours each week in term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds can also access funded childcare, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded hours. Tax Free Childcare can be used alongside this to reduce remaining nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Wycombe typically range from £70–£130 per day, with settings in High Wycombe, Hazlemere and Princes Risborough often at the higher end due to commuter demand.
All nurseries in Wycombe are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Buckinghamshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play, local trips, waiting list length, how funded hours are structured and whether there are extra charges for meals, nappies or late collection.
Applying for funding
Wycombe is covered by Buckinghamshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Buckinghamshire Council website
