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BEST Nursery (Shefford)
Best House, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Shefford
Compare nurseries in Shefford by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Central Bedfordshire is also funding additional nursery places at Shefford Lower School to increase local early years capacity.
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Estimated cost in Shefford
£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 Shefford?
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: SG17
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Nursery questions in Shefford
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Shefford?
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 Shefford 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?
Yes. Some 2 year olds get up to 570 funded hours a year based on income, 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. Central Bedfordshire allows funding across up to 3 providers, with no more than 2 sites used in 1 day.
Can Shefford 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.
Are more nursery places being created in Shefford?
Yes. Shefford Lower School has been awarded about £150,000 to create additional nursery places.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Shefford?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for their nominated childcare provider.
Is there a Family Hub planned for Shefford?
Yes. The Shefford, Stotfold and Arlesey area is one of 6 locations approved for Central Bedfordshire's new Family Hub network.
Is parenting support available in Shefford?
Yes. Shefford Children's Centre runs Parenting Puzzle courses, including sessions for families in the Shefford and Stotfold area.
What postcode covers Shefford nurseries?
Shefford mainly uses the SG17 postcode area. Shefford Library on High Street is at SG17 5DD.