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Every family is different. So is every nursery.
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Structured early education led by qualified early years teachers.
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Ofsted-registered home-based care with flexible hours, school runs and a home-from-home feel.
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Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
About £72 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 313 nurseries with prices on Toddle, across England
- Nursery fees
- £1,560
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£684
- You pay
- £876
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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What is Toddle?+
Toddle is a free UK nursery finder. It lists 1,004 nurseries, pre-schools and nursery schools, with their fees, Ofsted ratings, ages, opening hours and funded hours, plus Ofsted-registered childminders, so you can compare them and contact the ones you like.
How do I find a nursery near me?+
Type your postcode, town or a nursery's name in the search bar to see the day nurseries, preschools and other childcare near you. Or switch the search bar to AI Mode and tell Doddle, our AI nursery finder, what you need in your own words, for example "Outstanding nursery near SW4 for my 1 year old".
How much does nursery cost?+
Among the 313 nurseries on Toddle that publish a day rate, a typical full day costs about £72, and most charge between £58 and £84. Five days a week at £72 comes to roughly £1,560 a month before funded hours. Fees vary a lot by area, and Toddle's cost calculator shows what you'd pay after funded hours.
Can I use 15 or 30 funded hours at a nursery?+
843 of the nurseries on Toddle say they accept funded hours. In England every 3 and 4 year old can get 15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year, some 2 year olds qualify too, and eligible working parents can get 30 hours a week from when their child is 9 months old until they start school. Nurseries can charge for extras such as meals, but paying for them can't be a condition of getting the funded hours.
What does an Ofsted Outstanding rating mean?+
Ofsted inspects nurseries in England. Outstanding is its highest overall grade, above Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. 305 of the 1,004 nurseries on Toddle (30%) are rated Outstanding and 607 are rated Good. Ofsted is moving to a new style of report, so some newer inspections use different wording. Each nursery page links to its latest Ofsted report.
Can I see which nurseries have spaces?+
Many nurseries show whether they have spaces available, limited spaces or a waiting list, and you can filter the search by it. Places change quickly, so check with the nursery when you enquire.
When should I start looking for a nursery?+
As early as you can, especially for a baby place. Baby rooms are small and often fill first, so many parents start looking 6 to 12 months before they go back to work. 801 of the nurseries on Toddle take babies.
Should I choose a nursery or a childminder?+
A nursery cares for children in groups in a dedicated setting, usually with longer opening hours and staff who cover for each other. A childminder looks after a small group of children in their own home, often with more flexible hours and school runs. Both are registered and inspected by Ofsted, and both can offer funded hours.
Is Toddle free for parents?+
Yes. Searching, comparing, asking Doddle and sending enquiries to nurseries is free for parents.
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