Town childcare guide

Nurseries in Biggleswade

Compare nurseries in Biggleswade by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Biggleswade is covered by Central Bedfordshire Council, where eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks.

Postcodes: SG18

Childcare numbers for Biggleswade

Daily fees range
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Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
33% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Bedfordshire
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Best nurseries in Biggleswade

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BEST Nursery and Extended Services (Langford)
Area avg from
£70/day*
Ofsted: Good

BEST Nursery and Extended Services (Langford)

Langford Village Academy, Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 31 Limited spaces
Brambley Tots Day Nursery
Area avg from
£70/day*
Ofsted: Good

Brambley Tots Day Nursery

Ivel House, Mill Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Spaces available
Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services
Area avg from
£70/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services

Nursery Building, St Andrews School, Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Spaces available
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What will nursery cost in Biggleswade?

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1When was your child born?

Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.

2Are you working?

Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.

3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?

About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Biggleswade list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate

You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,343
Free hours (30 a week)
−£589
You pay
£754

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?

38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk

Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.

Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
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Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.

Funded childcare guide

How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Biggleswade?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Central Bedfordshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Biggleswade

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Biggleswade?

Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months.

Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Biggleswade get funded childcare?

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks each year.

Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?

Yes. Some 2 year olds qualify through income rules, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.

Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?

Yes. Providers can offer fewer funded hours each week across more than 38 weeks.

Can I split funded hours between childcare providers?

Yes. Central Bedfordshire allows funded hours across up to 3 providers, but no more than 2 sites in 1 day.

Can Biggleswade nurseries charge extra with funded hours?

Yes. Meals and extra childcare can be charged separately, but you cannot be required to buy extra hours to receive funded childcare.

Is Disability Access Funding available in Biggleswade?

Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for their nominated childcare provider.

What SEND support is available for young children?

Central Bedfordshire has Early Years SEND specialist support for children who need additional help in nursery or preschool.

Is a Family Hub planned for Biggleswade?

Yes. Central Bedfordshire has approved a Family Hub serving the Sandy and Biggleswade area as part of its new network.

What postcode covers Biggleswade nurseries?

Biggleswade mainly uses the SG18 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.