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Cedars Day Nursery
Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 99 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Leighton Buzzard
Compare nurseries in Leighton Buzzard by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Families are covered by Central Bedfordshire Council, and Leighton Buzzard is also one of the locations chosen for the new Family Hub network.
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Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Leighton Buzzard
Briggington House, Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9NX, United Kingdom
Curiosity Approach Capacity 95 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Leighton Buzzard
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Leighton Buzzard?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Central Bedfordshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Central Bedfordshire CouncilPostcodes: LU7
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Nursery questions in Leighton Buzzard
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Leighton Buzzard?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds 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 get up to 570 funded hours a year based on benefits, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. A provider open for 51 weeks could offer about 22.35 funded hours a week instead of 30 hours over 38 weeks.
Can I split funded hours between childcare providers?
Yes. Working parent funding can be used across up to 3 providers, with no more than 2 sites in 1 day.
Can Leighton Buzzard nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals and extra childcare can cost extra, but you cannot be required to buy additional hours to receive funded childcare.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Leighton Buzzard?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for their nominated childcare provider.
Where can I find SEND support for my child?
Central Bedfordshire's SEND Local Offer covers suitable childcare, health services and specialist support for children with additional needs.
Is there a Family Hub in Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard is one of 6 locations approved for Central Bedfordshire's new Family Hub network for early years and parenting support.
Can I get help with childcare funding locally?
Yes. Central Bedfordshire has held funded childcare advice sessions at Leighton Buzzard Library to help parents check eligibility and apply.
What postcode covers Leighton Buzzard nurseries?
Leighton Buzzard mainly uses the LU7 postcode area. Leighton Buzzard Library on Lake Street is at LU7 1RX.