Area avg from
£64/day*
Smilers Nursery Ltd
54 High Street, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1AJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Sandy
Compare nurseries in Sandy by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Sandy has its own Children's Centre, and Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a new Sandy and Biggleswade Family Hub as part of its Best Start in Life programme.
Childcare numbers for Sandy
Daily fees range
£39–£80
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
33% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
67% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Bedfordshire
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From
£80/day
Manor Farm Day Nursery
76 London Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1DZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 61 Spaces available
From
£39/day
Potton Pre-School
Next to Potton Lower School, Everton Road, Potton, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2PB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Sandy
£180/week
· £9360/year
Based on the area average of £60/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 Sandy?
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: SG19
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Nursery questions in Sandy
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Sandy?
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 in Sandy get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Sandy?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can receive up to 570 funded hours a year based on qualifying benefits or circumstances including 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, for example, spread the 1,140 hour working parent entitlement as about 22.35 funded hours a week.
Can I split funded childcare between different Sandy providers?
Yes. Working parent funding can be shared across up to 3 providers, but no more than 2 sites can be used in 1 day.
Can nurseries charge extra during funded hours?
The funded hours themselves must be free. Providers can charge for extra childcare, meals or snacks, but parents do not have to buy additional hours or pay a top up to receive the universal entitlement.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Sandy?
Yes. Eligible children from 9 months old who receive Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for their nominated early years provider.
Can my child's nursery get extra learning funding?
Yes. Eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years can receive Early Years Pupil Premium through their nursery, preschool or childminder.
Is there a Children's Centre in Sandy?
Yes. Sandy Children's Centre is on Laburnum Road, Sandy, SG19 1HQ and continues to host council family support programmes.
Is a Family Hub planned for Sandy?
Yes. Central Bedfordshire Council approved a Sandy and Biggleswade Family Hub in April 2026 as part of a new network providing parenting, health, childcare and early learning support.
Are free parenting programmes available in Sandy?
Yes. A free 4 week Parenting Puzzle course is scheduled at Sandy Children's Centre from 11 November 2026, covering behaviour, communication, child led play and preparing children for school.
What postcode covers Sandy nurseries?
Sandy mainly uses the SG19 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery, preschool or childminder places.