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£85/day
The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery
Nash Lee Lane, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6BG
Forest School Capacity 20 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries & Daycare in Buckinghamshire
Toddle lists 48 nurseries across Buckinghamshire, with the most in High Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Wendover, Buckingham and Milton Keynes. 6 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them Little Acorns Kindergarten, and 38 Good.
Most are private day nurseries for babies to school age: 40 take babies (the most around High Wycombe and Bletchley), 34 are open all year and many offer extended hours. Several offer forest school. Of those that publish a day rate, a typical full day is around £82, and 34 accept the 30 funded hours.
Buckinghamshire Council runs funded childcare and SEND support for most of the county, while Milton Keynes City Council covers Milton Keynes and Bletchley. Waiting lists are common, so register early. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near High Wycombe and Bletchley, or pick a town below.
How much is nursery in Buckinghamshire, and where are they?
A full day at a nursery in Buckinghamshire typically costs about £82, or around £1,780 a month full-time before funded hours. The most are in High Wycombe, Bletchley and Marlow, and 40 take babies from 6 months. 34 of the 48 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 26 Oct 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Buckinghamshire
Daily fees range
Per day
£40–£105
Outstanding nurseries
13% of nurseries
6
Funded childcare
85% offer funding
41
Total nurseries
Across Buckinghamshire
48
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Acorn at Kents Hill
Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6JF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 56 Spaces available
Area avg from
£79/day*
Little Acorns Kindergarten
Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 34 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 Waiting list
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
£79/day*
Treehouse Pre-School
Winslow C of E Combined School, Lowndes Way, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3EN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 30 Limited spaces
From
£76/day
Acorn At Cold Harbour
Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD
Forest School Capacity 54 Limited spaces
From
£90/day
Cherrygrove Nursery
Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 67 Spaces available
From
£42/day
First Steps Preschool
Scout and Guide Centre, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9HN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Spaces available
From
£84/day
Little Ferns
7-9 South Street, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6EF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 86 Waiting list
From
£40/day
Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase
Holne Chase Primary School, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HP
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Spaces available
From
£47/day
Longwick Preschool
Longwick Village Hall, The Green, Longwick, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9QY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Limited spaces
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36 more nurseries in Buckinghamshire, Outstanding first. Page 3 of 3.
- Ollie Owl Day NurseryChesham · HP5Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Padbury Pre-SchoolBuckingham · MK18Good2 to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolAmersham · HP6Good6 months to 5 years✓ Open all year
- Partou Haddenham Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolAylesbury · HP17Good6 months to 5 years✓ Open all year
- Princes Risborough NurseryPrinces Risborough · HP27Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- The House that Jack Built Day NurseryMarlow · SL7Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- The Palace Day NurseryBletchley · MK2Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- The Sandcastle NurseryHigh Wycombe · HP12Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Hazlemere Preschool Limited T/a Little Cherubs HazlemereHigh Wycombe · HP15Not Yet Inspected6 months to 5 years£95/day✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Seer Green Pre-SchoolBeaconsfield · HP9Not Yet Inspected2 to 5 years£55/day✓ Funded hours
- Curl Around Pre SchoolBeaconsfield · HP9Not Yet Inspected2 to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- ME Montessori Nursery & PreschoolAylesbury · HP21Not Yet Inspected6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours
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Types of nursery in Buckinghamshire
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Buckinghamshire? Here is how many of each we list, from the 48 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 40Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 34Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 8Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 13Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 1Montessori nurseriesChild-led Montessori approach
- 5Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
- 6Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 41Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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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 Buckinghamshire CouncilPostcodes: HP10–HP27 · MK18
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Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Buckinghamshire
How much are nursery fees in Buckinghamshire?
Among the 16 Buckinghamshire nurseries on Toddle that publish a day rate, the middle price is £82 a day and most charge £57 to £89; the lowest published rates we list are around Princes Risborough and the highest around Beaconsfield.
At £82 a day, a full-time place works out at about £1,780 a month before funded hours, and 12 include meals, for example around High Wycombe and Beaconsfield.
What are the best private nurseries in Buckinghamshire?
Going by Ofsted, 6 nurseries we list in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding: Little Acorns Kindergarten (Wendover), The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery (Wendover), Treehouse Pre-School (Buckingham), Marlow Opportunity Playgroup 1 (High Wycombe), Little Oaks @ Tylers Green (High Wycombe) and Acorn at Kents Hill (Milton Keynes). Wendover has the most, with 2.
How many nurseries are there in Buckinghamshire?
We list 48 nurseries in Buckinghamshire so far, spread over 21 postcode districts, with the biggest groups in High Wycombe, Bletchley, Marlow and Wendover.
Which Buckinghamshire nurseries take babies?
40 of the 48 take babies, usually from around 6 months, and High Wycombe and Bletchley have the most baby places we list. The other 8 are pre-schools and nurseries for 2 to 5 year olds, mostly around Beaconsfield and Buckingham.
Are Buckinghamshire nurseries open all year round?
34 of the 48 open all year round; the 13 that follow term dates are mainly around Bletchley and Wendover. For early drop-offs or late pick-ups, the nurseries with extended hours are mostly around High Wycombe and Bletchley.
When must I get my childcare code in Buckinghamshire?
For working parent funding, your code must be valid by 31 March for an April start, 31 August for September or 31 December for January. Give the code to your chosen nursery so it can be verified before funding starts.
What SEND support is available at Buckinghamshire nurseries?
All early years settings must have arrangements to support children with SEND. Buckinghamshire Council also has an Early Years SEND and Inclusion Team that supports settings with advice, visits, inclusion guidance and specialist training.
Can nurseries get extra funding to support children with SEND?
Yes. Early years settings 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.
Are there Family Hubs across Buckinghamshire?
Yes. Buckinghamshire has Family Hubs across areas including Aylesbury, Amersham, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, Burnham, Chesham, High Wycombe, Marlow, Princes Risborough, The Ivers and Wing. They provide early years activities, parenting support, SEND help and other family services.
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