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£62/day*
Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AE, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 94 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Baldock
Baldock is a historic North Hertfordshire market town centred on its High Street, with residential areas including Clothall Common and newer development planned around the town. Baldock is mainly covered by the SG7 postcode district. Early years education and childcare funding are administered by Hertfordshire County Council, while local planning and district services sit with North Herts Council.
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1
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Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Baldock
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Nursery questions in Baldock
What postcode is Baldock?
SG7 is the main postcode district for Baldock. It also extends beyond the town, so the full address is important when comparing how close a nursery is to home, Baldock station or your daily route.
Is Clothall Common in Baldock?
Yes. Clothall Common is part of Baldock. North Herts planning documents confirm that the area, historically associated with Clothall parish, was transferred into Baldock and now forms part of the town.
Is there a nursery school in Baldock?
Yes. Weston Way Nursery School is a community nursery school in Baldock at SG7 6HD. Hertfordshire County Council currently lists it as offering both 2 year old funding and 30 hours funding.
What age can my child start nursery?
The starting age depends on the setting. Day nurseries can take babies and younger children, while nursery schools and nursery classes publish their own age ranges and admissions arrangements. Compare the accepted ages alongside opening hours and session lengths.
Can I get 30 funded hours?
Yes, if you meet the working parent eligibility rules. All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 universal funded hours, while eligible working families receive an additional 15 hours, giving 30 funded hours.
Can my 2 year old get funded childcare?
Yes, if your family qualifies through either the working family entitlement or Hertfordshire’s separate route for families receiving specified additional government support.
Are meals and nappies included?
Providers set their own charges for extras. Hertfordshire requires them to tell parents upfront about the cost of meals, snacks, trips, nappies, sun cream and extra childcare hours, so these costs should be compared alongside the nursery fee.
Does nursery guarantee a Reception place?
No. Attending a nursery class does not guarantee a Reception place at the same school. Hertfordshire requires parents to submit a separate Reception application, and nursery attendance does not provide automatic priority.
What SEND support can my child get?
Hertfordshire’s Early Years SEND team supports children aged 0 to 5 and works with nurseries, childminders and families. Your child does not need a medical diagnosis or EHCP to be referred; support is based on their needs and development.