From
£100/day
Little Acorns Montessori Buckler's Park
Buckler's Park Community Hub, Goodwood Crescent, Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, RG45 6NB
Montessori Capacity 136 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Crowthorne
Looking for nurseries in Crowthorne? ToddleKids helps parents compare local childcare across Crowthorne and the surrounding RG45 area.
Crowthorne is within Bracknell Forest, so local early years funding and SEND support are managed by Bracknell Forest Council. When comparing Crowthorne nurseries, check opening hours, age groups, funded places, additional charges, Ofsted information and whether the setting works with your daily travel arrangements.
Childcare numbers for Crowthorne
Daily fees range
£46–£100
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
25% of nurseries
Funded childcare
4
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
4
Across Berkshire
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From
£83/day
Becca's House Day Nursery - Crowthorne
Parish Hall, Heath Hill Rd South, Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, RG45 7BN
Play-Based Capacity 80 Spaces available
Area avg from
£76/day*
Our Lady's Prep School And Day Nursery
Our Lady's Preparatory School, The Avenue, Crowthorne, Wokingham, RG45 6PB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 128 Spaces available
From
£46/day
Acorn Under Fives
C/O Oaklands Infant School, Butler Road, Crowthorne, Wokingham, RG45 6QZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 33 Waiting list
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Crowthorne?
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Crowthorne.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £76 (for a 10-hour day)
All-ages average from 3 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Crowthorne
2
Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
3
Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£988
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£988
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Crowthorne
£988/month
· £11,856/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £228.00
- Per year, after funding
- £11,856
Daily price used: £76 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £228.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Crowthorne?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Bracknell Forest CouncilPostcodes: RG45
Visit Wokingham Borough CouncilPostcodes: RG45
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Crowthorne
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Crowthorne?
Yes. Eligible working parents in Crowthorne can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child reaches 9 months until school age. This provides up to 1,140 funded hours a year when used over 38 weeks.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Crowthorne get funded nursery hours?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours.
When should I apply for funded childcare in Crowthorne?
For working parent funding, your eligibility code must be issued by 31 August for the autumn term, 31 December for the spring term or 31 March for the summer term. Bracknell Forest advises applying early because HMRC can take up to 15 days to issue a code.
Can Crowthorne nurseries spread funded hours across the year?
Yes, providers can offer stretched funding across more than 38 weeks. This means using fewer funded hours each week while staying within the annual entitlement. The exact arrangement depends on the nursery.
How much do nurseries in Crowthorne cost?
Crowthorne nursery fees vary by provider, your child's age, session length and the number of days required. Compare the full cost after funded hours and check separately for meals, additional sessions and optional extras.
How can I compare Ofsted nurseries in Crowthorne?
Check each nursery's latest Ofsted information alongside its fees, opening hours, funded places, age groups and availability. Recent inspection information is more useful than relying only on an older rating.
What SEND support is available at nurseries in Crowthorne?
Bracknell Forest provides Early Years Special Educational Needs Inclusion Funding for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years who are using funded early education. The funding helps nurseries provide additional support for children with emerging or identified SEND.
Is specialist early years SEND support available near Crowthorne?
Yes. Bracknell Forest's Child Development Centre supports children aged 0 to 5 with SEND and their families. Support can include assessments, nursery observations, developmental guidance and help with the transition from nursery to school.
Which areas should I include when searching for nurseries near Crowthorne?
Alongside Crowthorne itself, parents can consider nearby areas around RG45 and neighbouring parts of Bracknell Forest, particularly when comparing nursery availability, opening hours and journey times.