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£22/day
Bees in the Hive Pre-school
The Cresset Leisure Services Ltd, Bretton Centre, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8DX, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 32 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Peterborough
Compare nurseries in Peterborough by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Peterborough City Council manages its own early years services separately from Cambridgeshire County Council, with nurseries, preschools and childminders offering funded places across the city.
Childcare numbers for Peterborough
Daily fees range
£22
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Cambridgeshire
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Peterborough average
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£286
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Estimated cost in Peterborough
£66/week
· £3432/year
Based on the area average of £22/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Peterborough?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Peterborough City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Peterborough City CouncilPostcodes: PE3
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Nursery questions in Peterborough
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Peterborough?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 1,140 funded hours a year from 9 months old until school age, usually 30 hours a week for 38 weeks.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Peterborough get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds receive up to 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks. No eligibility code is needed.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can receive up to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks, or fewer hours over more weeks.
Can Peterborough funded childcare be stretched across more weeks?
Yes. Some providers offer stretched funding. The universal 15 hour entitlement is commonly offered as around 11 hours a week across the year instead of 15 hours over 38 weeks.
Do working parents need to renew their childcare code?
Yes. Working parents must reconfirm eligibility every 3 months to keep their funded childcare entitlement.
Can Peterborough nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, consumables and additional services can have separate charges. Ask the nursery for these costs before accepting the funded place.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Peterborough's SEN Inclusion Fund supports eligible children from 9 months old who need additional help to access their funded early education.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Peterborough?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £975 a year for 1 nominated early years provider from April 2026.
What SEND help is available for Peterborough nurseries?
Early years settings can request support from an Early Childhood Specialist for Inclusion, who can advise staff on strategies, targets and suitable referrals for children with additional needs.
Are there Family Hubs in Peterborough?
Yes. Peterborough now has 5 Family Hubs. The fifth opened at Gladstone Park Community Centre in March 2026.
What support do Peterborough Family Hubs provide?
Free support includes stay and play sessions, speech and language help, infant feeding, health visiting, SEND advice and parenting courses.
Are there free activities for young children in Peterborough?
Yes. Family Hubs provide free play activities, and the 2026 Ready Steady Grow programme focuses on play, child development and school readiness for children aged 0 to 5.
What postcode areas cover Peterborough nurseries?
Nursery provision is spread across the PE1, PE2, PE3, PE4, PE6 and PE7 areas. Use your full postcode when comparing the nearest nursery, preschool or childminder.