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£74/day*
Children 1st Leicester Nursery School
Riverview, Tarragon Road, Leicester, LE2 7ET, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 96 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Leicester
Compare nurseries in Leicester by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Leicester City Council has approved nurseries, preschools and childminders offering funded early education across the city.
Childcare numbers for Leicester
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Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Leicestershire
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Leicester average
£62/day
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Estimated cost in Leicester
£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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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Leicester?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Leicester City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Leicester
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Leicester?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Leicester get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks each year.
Can eligible 2 year olds get 15 funded hours in Leicester?
Yes. Eligibility includes some families receiving qualifying benefits and children with an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or eligible care status.
Can funded childcare be spread across the year?
Yes. Leicester providers can offer stretched funding across 48 or 51 weeks instead of 38 weeks.
Can I split funded hours between childcare providers?
Yes. Leicester allows parents to divide funded hours between providers, subject to the funding rules and each setting's availability.
Can Leicester nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, wipes and extra hours can cost extra, but paying for them cannot be a condition of receiving your funded place.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Leicester provides additional inclusion funding for eligible children who need extra support in their early years setting.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Leicester?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £938 a year, paid directly to their childcare provider.
Are there free activities for babies and young children in Leicester?
Yes. Leicester Family Hubs run free stay and play sessions at locations including St Matthews, Saffron, Thurnby Lodge and Beaumont Leys.
What should I do if I cannot find a nursery place in Leicester?
Contact your nearest Leicester Family Hub. The council specifically provides additional help for families struggling to find suitable childcare.