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Nurseries in Hull

Hull, officially Kingston upon Hull, is a port city on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, where the River Hull reaches the Humber. From the Old Town and waterfront to communities such as Kingswood, Orchard Park, Newland, Sutton and Holderness, childcare is available across the city’s 21 wards. Hull City Council administers funded early years childcare within the city.

Postcodes: HU7

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Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool
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£62/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool

c/o David Lloyd Club, Gibraltar Road, Kingswood Retail Park, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 3DB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 77 Limited spaces
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£186/week
· £9672/year
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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 Hull?

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

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Nursery questions in Hull

Which postcodes cover nurseries in Hull?

Hull addresses are mainly spread across HU1 to HU9, covering the city centre and residential areas across west, north and east Hull. The wider HU postcode area also extends beyond the Hull City Council boundary.

Are Hessle and Cottingham part of Hull?

No. Hessle and Cottingham are separate settlements within East Riding of Yorkshire, even though both are closely connected to the Hull urban area. Their nurseries should be treated separately from settings located within Hull itself.

How much funded childcare can working parents get in Hull?

Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until their child starts school, normally across 38 weeks of the year. All 3 and 4 year olds can receive the universal 15 funded hours.

When do the universal 15 funded hours start?

The universal entitlement starts from the term after a child turns 3. A child turning 3 between January and March can start from April, between April and August from September, and between September and December from January.

Can some 2 year olds qualify for 15 funded hours?

Yes. Some 2 year olds can receive 15 funded hours if their family receives qualifying support or if the child meets criteria such as having an EHCP, receiving Disability Living Allowance or being looked after by a local authority. Once approved, the funding normally starts from the term after the child turns 2.

Are meals and nappies included with funded childcare?

Not necessarily. A provider may charge separately for food, nappies, sun cream, extra hours, activities or trips, but these must be optional rather than a condition of receiving the funded childcare place.

Can funded hours be split between two providers?

Yes. Hull allows eligible 2 year old funding to be divided between two childcare providers, which can be useful when families combine different childcare arrangements during the week.

Do I apply to Hull City Council for a nursery place?

Usually not. Applications for school nursery and private nursery places are made directly to the individual nursery, so availability and admission arrangements can differ between settings.

What additional help is available for a child with SEND?

Hull early years settings can access specialist support where a child has additional needs. The city also operates an Early Years SEN Inclusion Fund for children aged 0 to 4 who need support beyond the provision normally available within their setting.