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£59/day*
The Nursery
The Nursery, Standevens Yard, Wagg Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4BA
Child Led Capacity 24 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Congleton
Congleton punches above its size: Bee Curious Childcare, Daintry Hall Day Nursery and Kids Planet Congleton are all rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and all three take babies and open all year.
For 2 to 5 year olds there's also The Nursery and New Life Nursery Group, which follows term dates. Everything we list is in CW12.
Cheshire East Council runs funded childcare, and Congleton Family Hub on New Street added a sensory room in September 2026.
Childcare numbers for Congleton
Daily fees range
£39
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
3
60% of nurseries
Funded childcare
5
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
5
Across Cheshire
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New Life Nursery Group
Danesford Community Centre, West Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4EY
Play-Based Capacity 35 Spaces available
Area avg from
£59/day*
Bee Curious Childcare
Glebe Farm, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Curiosity Approach Capacity 27 Spaces available
Area avg from
£59/day*
Daintry Hall Day Nursery Ltd
Church Lane, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2PE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Waiting list
Area avg from
£59/day*
Kids Planet Congleton
Chapel Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4AB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 80 Spaces available
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£117/week
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Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Congleton?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Cheshire East Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Cheshire East CouncilPostcodes: CW12
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Nursery questions in Congleton
What are the best nurseries in Congleton?
Bee Curious Childcare (CW12), Daintry Hall Day Nursery Ltd (CW12) and Kids Planet Congleton (CW12) hold Ofsted's Outstanding grade.
Which Congleton nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
The Nursery and New Life Nursery Group take children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; New Life Nursery Group follows term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Bee Curious Childcare.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Congleton?
Yes. Bee Curious Childcare offers forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Working parent hours can be spread across up to 52 weeks if your provider offers fewer hours each week.
Is there a Family Hub in Congleton?
Yes. Congleton Family Hub is on New Street, CW12 3AH and provides support for children and families.
Does Congleton Family Hub have SEND facilities?
Yes. The hub added a new sensory room and improved outdoor play area in September 2026, alongside SEND advice and child development support.
Can Congleton nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies and optional activities can cost extra, but paying for them cannot be required to access funded hours.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Congleton?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £975 a year for 1 nominated childcare provider.
Is Portage available for young children in Congleton?
Yes. Cheshire East Portage provides home based educational support for preschool children with SEND and their families.
What postcode covers Congleton nurseries?
Congleton mainly uses the CW12 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.