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Queens Baby Nursery
Queens House, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BX, United Kingdom
Curiosity Approach Capacity 27 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill is in Epping Forest district, Essex, with the town primarily covered by the IG9 postcode. Families use Essex County Council's early-years funding system, while SEND services for Buckhurst Hill fall within the council's West Essex area, alongside Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford. ToddleKids helps parents compare Buckhurst Hill nurseries while checking the specific funding, SEND and childcare arrangements that apply locally.
Childcare numbers for Buckhurst Hill
Daily fees range
£110
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
50% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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Purple Lion Day Nurseries Buckhurst Hill
Queens House, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BX, United Kingdom
Curiosity Approach Capacity 70 Spaces available
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£330/week
· £17160/year
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Buckhurst Hill?
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Nursery questions in Buckhurst Hill
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. Eligible working parents in Buckhurst Hill can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until Reception or compulsory school age. The entitlement can be used over 38 weeks or stretched across up to 52 weeks where the nursery offers that arrangement.
When will my child's funded place start in Buckhurst Hill?
Essex uses three start periods. Children reaching 9 months between 1 January and 31 March can start from April, 1 April to 31 August from September, and 1 September to 31 December from January. Working-parent eligibility must be reconfirmed every three months.
Can Buckhurst Hill nurseries offer funded childcare across a full working day?
Yes. Essex permits funded childcare between 6am and 8pm, over 2 to 5 days each week, with a maximum of 10 funded hours in one day. The actual session pattern depends on the individual Buckhurst Hill nursery.
Is there separate funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds in Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. Eligible 2-year-olds can receive 15 funded hours a week from the term after their second birthday. A specific Essex rule is that this 15-hour entitlement must be taken with one approved childcare provider, rather than divided between several settings.
Which SEND area covers Buckhurst Hill nurseries?
Buckhurst Hill is in Epping Forest district, which falls within Essex County Council's West Essex SEND area. West Essex also covers Harlow and Uttlesford and has its own education and social-care teams responsible for SEND processes, including Education, Health and Care needs assessments.
How much extra SEND funding can a Buckhurst Hill nursery receive?
From 1 April 2026, Essex SEN Inclusion Funding rates are £4.86 per funded hour at the low band, £6.07 per attended hour at the medium band and £9.11 per attended hour at the high band. Low-band funding is available for up to 30 funded hours.
Can Buckhurst Hill nurseries charge for meals or nappies during funded hours?
Yes, but Essex requires charges for meals, snacks, consumables and optional activities to be voluntary. Parents cannot be required to buy these extras simply to access their funded childcare entitlement.
Which postcode covers nurseries in Buckhurst Hill?
Buckhurst Hill is primarily within IG9. Official Epping Forest District Council records show central Buckhurst Hill locations including Queen's Road at IG9 5BZ and IG9 5EP, while areas around Roding Valley and Hornbeam Road extend into IG9 6. ToddleKids can be used to compare nurseries within the specific part of Buckhurst Hill that best suits your daily route.