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£74/day
Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery
Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Play-Based Capacity 50 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Cowes
In Cowes, nursery choice is concentrated around PO31, while East Cowes sits separately across the River Medina. For local parents, comparing current places, funded sessions, opening hours and fees can be more useful than simply choosing the closest setting. Cowes and East Cowes are linked across the Medina by the Floating Bridge.
Childcare numbers for Cowes
Daily fees range
£74
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Isle of Wight
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Estimated cost in Cowes
£222/week
· £11544/year
Based on the area average of £74/day
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 Cowes?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Isle of Wight Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Isle of Wight CouncilPostcodes: PO31
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Nursery questions in Cowes
What postcode covers nurseries in Cowes?
PO31 is the main postcode district for Cowes. Using your full postcode will give the most accurate picture of childcare genuinely close to your home or daily route.
Is East Cowes included when searching for nurseries in Cowes?
No. Cowes uses PO31, while East Cowes uses PO32 and sits on the opposite side of the River Medina, so the two are better treated as separate nursery searches.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Cowes?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded childcare hours a week for children from 9 months to 4 years old under the Isle of Wight early-years entitlement.
Can funded nursery hours be stretched across the year in Cowes?
Yes, where the provider offers it. Funded childcare can be taken over 38 weeks or spread across up to 52 weeks by using fewer hours each week.
Can Cowes nurseries charge extra alongside funded hours?
Yes. Providers can charge separately for meals, nappies, sun cream, additional hours or optional activities, but these costs are separate from the funded childcare entitlement.
Is there local family support in Cowes?
Yes. Cowes Family Centre on Love Lane, PO31 7ET provides a local base for family services and activities, including sessions for families with young children.