From
£80/day
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries - High Wycombe
Rye House, 28 Easton Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1NT
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in High Wycombe
High Wycombe's day nurseries range from Odds Farm Park Day Nursery, set on a working farm near Wooburn, to town nurseries in the HP11, HP12 and HP13 areas and Little Cherubs in Hazlemere.
Almost all take babies and open all year with extended hours, which suits commuters into London or Reading. Day rates published on Toddle sit between about £80 and £102, so check what's included before comparing.
Buckinghamshire Council runs funded childcare here, and the High Wycombe Family Hubs offer SEND drop-ins for children up to 25.
Childcare numbers for High Wycombe
Daily fees range
£80–£102
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
22% of nurseries
Funded childcare
9
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
9
Across Buckinghamshire
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Showing 1–3 of 9 selected nursery listings · 9 total in this area.
From
£95/day
Hazlemere Preschool Limited T/a Little Cherubs Hazlemere
Hazlemere Pre School, Ken Williams Memorial Pavilion, Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7QW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Spaces available
Area avg from
£92/day*
Little Buddies Day Nursery
2 Hamilton Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5BW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Spaces available
From
£90/day
Cherrygrove Nursery
Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 67 Waiting list
Area avg from
£92/day*
The Sandcastle Nursery
The Sandcastle Nursery, Lane End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4JF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 80 Spaces available
Area avg from
£92/day*
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd - High Wycombe
Anglepoint House, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TJ
Play-Based Capacity 90 Limited spaces
From
£102/day
Odds Farm Park Day Nursery and Activity Day Camps
Odds Farm Rare Breeds Centre, Wooburn Common, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0LX
Play-Based Capacity 114 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£92/day*
Marlow Opportunity Playgroup 1
Scout Hall, Watery Lane, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0NE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 20 Spaces available
Area avg from
£92/day*
Little Oaks @ Tylers Green
Tylers Green First School, School Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8EF
Outdoor Play-Based Capacity 55 Spaces available
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Visit Buckinghamshire CouncilPostcodes: HP10–HP15
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Nursery questions in High Wycombe
Which nurseries in High Wycombe are rated Outstanding?
Marlow Opportunity Playgroup 1 (HP10) and Little Oaks @ Tylers Green (HP10) hold Ofsted's Outstanding grade, and both run in term time only.
How much do day nurseries in High Wycombe charge?
Published day rates before funded hours: Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries - High Wycombe £80, Cherrygrove Nursery £90, Hazlemere Preschool Limited T/a Little Cherubs Hazlemere £95 and Odds Farm Park Day Nursery and Activity Day Camps £102.
Which High Wycombe nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Marlow Opportunity Playgroup 1 takes children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; Marlow Opportunity Playgroup 1 and Little Oaks @ Tylers Green follow term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries - High Wycombe.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in High Wycombe?
Yes. Little Oaks @ Tylers Green offers forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Can some 2 year olds in High Wycombe get funded childcare?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds whose families receive qualifying additional support can receive funded childcare through Buckinghamshire Council.
Do High Wycombe Family Hubs support children with SEND?
Yes. The High Wycombe Family Hubs support families with children and young people from birth to 19, extending to age 25 for those with SEND. SEND drop ins and guidance are available at the hubs.
How much do nurseries in High Wycombe cost?
High Wycombe 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.
How can I compare Ofsted nurseries in High Wycombe?
Check each nursery's latest Ofsted information alongside its opening hours, fees, age groups, funded places and current availability. Use the most recent inspection information when comparing local settings.
What SEND support is available at nurseries in High Wycombe?
Buckinghamshire's Early Years SEND and Inclusion Team supports nurseries and preschools with inclusion advice, setting visits and specialist training. Early years providers must also make reasonable adjustments for children with SEND.
Can High Wycombe nurseries get extra funding for children with SEND?
Yes. Eligible early years settings can apply for Buckinghamshire's Early Years Inclusion Fund where a child needs additional support to access their early education.
Are there Family Hubs in High Wycombe?
Yes. High Wycombe has Family Hubs at Mapledean, Castlefield, Hithercroft and Hampden Way. They provide early years activities, health visiting, parenting support, SEND guidance and other family services.
Which High Wycombe Family Hub offers drop in support?
Mapledean Family Hub on Cressex Road offers staffed drop in support during the week, including help with parenting, family routines, housing, finances and other family issues.