Nurseries in Chesham

Yes. Eligible working parents in Chesham can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until they start school.

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours.

Yes. Eligible 2 year olds whose families receive qualifying additional support can receive funded childcare through Buckinghamshire Council.

Chesham nursery fees vary by provider, your child's age, session length and number of days required. Compare the amount payable after funded hours and check charges for meals, extra sessions and optional services separately.

Check each nursery's latest Ofsted information alongside its fees, opening hours, age range, funded places and availability. Buckinghamshire Council also recommends checking the Ofsted report and visiting the setting before choosing childcare.

All early years settings must support children with SEND and make reasonable adjustments where needed. Buckinghamshire's Early Years SEND and Inclusion Team also provides advice, setting visits and specialist support.

Yes. Nurseries and preschools can apply for Buckinghamshire's Early Years Inclusion Fund where a child has emerging or lower level SEND and needs additional support to access early education.

Yes. Newtown Family Hub is on Berkhamsted Road in Chesham. It provides early years and play activities, health visiting, maternity appointments, parenting advice and SEND support.

Yes. Newtown Family Hub provides SEND drop ins and guidance and supports families with children and young people from birth to 19, extending to age 25 for those with SEND.

Alongside central Chesham, parents can compare nurseries around Newtown, Waterside and other HP5 areas when availability, opening hours or daily travel times make a wider search useful.