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Nurseries in Wisbech

Compare nurseries in Wisbech by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Wisbech is 1 of Cambridgeshire's 5 main Best Start Family Hub locations, giving Fenland families access to early years, health and parenting support.

Postcodes: PE13

Childcare numbers for Wisbech

Daily fees range
£39
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
50% of nurseries
Funded childcare
4
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
4
Across Cambridgeshire
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Best nurseries in Wisbech

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Parson Drove Pre-School
From
£39/day
Ofsted: Good

Parson Drove Pre-School

Alderman Payne Primary School, 9 Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4JA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 22 Limited spaces
Oasis Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Oasis Nursery

The Oasis Village & Childrens Centre, St. Michaels Avenue, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 38 Spaces available
Stepping Stones Pre-School
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Stepping Stones Pre-School

Leverington CP School, 104 Church Road, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 16 Spaces available
Murrow Pre-School
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Murrow Pre-School

Murrow CP School, Murrow Bank, Murrow, Parson Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4HD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 30 Waiting list
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What will nursery cost in Wisbech?

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1When was your child born?

Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.

2Are you working?

Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.

3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?

About £39 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Wisbech

You'd pay about
£475a month
£5,694 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£845
Free hours (30 a week)
−£370
You pay
£475

Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.

You could get 30 free hours a week.

They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.

Why isn't it lower in the holidays?

38 weeks free hours: £78/wk 14 weeks full fee: £195/wk

Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.

Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
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Funded childcare guide

How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Wisbech?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Cambridgeshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Wisbech

Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Wisbech?

Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age.

Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Wisbech get funded childcare?

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds receive the universal 15 funded hours. No eligibility code is required for this entitlement.

Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Wisbech?

Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can get up to 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks.

Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?

Yes. The annual entitlement can be spread across more weeks by using fewer funded hours each week where the provider offers this.

Can I split funded hours between Wisbech childcare providers?

Yes. Cambridgeshire allows funded hours to be divided between more than 1 registered childcare provider.

Do I need to renew my working parent childcare code?

Yes. Working parents must reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months to continue receiving funded childcare.

Can Wisbech nurseries charge extra with funded childcare?

Yes. Some providers charge separately for additional services or extra childcare, so ask for a complete fee breakdown before accepting a place.

Is Disability Access Funding available in Wisbech?

Yes. Eligible funded children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £975 a year for their nominated early years setting during 2026 to 2027.

Can eligible children get extra learning funding at nursery?

Yes. Early Years Pupil Premium is £1.15 per funded hour for eligible children from April 2026.

Can I get help finding childcare for a child with SEND in Wisbech?

Yes. Cambridgeshire's free SEND Childcare Brokerage Service can check vacancies and discuss your child's needs with suitable childcare providers.

Is there a Best Start Family Hub in Wisbech?

Yes. Wisbech is the main Best Start Family Hub for the Fenland area, supported by additional network sites and community venues.

What support is available through the Wisbech Family Hub?

Family Hub services include baby groups, play sessions, parenting courses, health visitor clinics, infant feeding support and advice for parents and carers.

What postcode covers Wisbech nurseries?

Wisbech mainly uses the PE13 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nurseries, preschools and childminders.