From
£44/day
Daffodils Outdoor Nursery
The Estate Office, Braybrooke Road, Arthingworth, Market Harborough, LE16 8JT, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 39 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Market Harborough
Market Harborough's nurseries on Toddle are all rated Good, from town-centre day nurseries in LE16 to Daffodils Outdoor Nursery out at Arthingworth.
Nearly all take babies, open all year and offer extended hours, and published day rates run from about £44 for the outdoor nursery to £66 at Castle Lane and Partou Progress House. Market Harborough Montessori is the one that follows term dates.
Leicestershire County Council runs funded childcare, and it recommends applying at least 6 weeks before each deadline. Market Harborough Family Hub on Coventry Road runs baby clinics and play sessions.
Childcare numbers for Market Harborough
Daily fees range
£44–£66
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across Leicestershire
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Area avg from
£61/day*
Market Harborough Montessori Nursery
Coventry Road (Letterbox Nelson Street), Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9AX, United Kingdom
Montessori Capacity 30 Spaces available
From
£66/day
Castle Lane Day Nursery
9 Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7DE, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 90 Spaces available
Area avg from
£61/day*
Little Me Nursery
Bramley House, 25 Main Street, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7RB, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 35 Waiting list
Area avg from
£61/day*
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool (Market Harborough)
Bowden Business Village, Harborough Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7SA, United Kingdom
Curiosity Approach Capacity 115 Spaces available
From
£66/day
Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school
Progress House, 96 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF, United Kingdom
Child Led Capacity 56 Limited spaces
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Market Harborough?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Market Harborough
How much does a day at nursery in Market Harborough cost?
Published day rates before funded hours: Daffodils Outdoor Nursery £44, Castle Lane Day Nursery £66 and Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school £66.
Which Market Harborough nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Market Harborough Montessori Nursery follows term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Daffodils Outdoor Nursery.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Market Harborough?
Yes. Daffodils Outdoor Nursery and Castle Lane Day Nursery offer forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
When should I apply for funded childcare?
Apply by 31 March, 31 August or 31 December for the next funding period. Leicestershire recommends applying at least 6 weeks before the deadline.
Can I split funded hours between 2 nurseries?
Yes. Leicestershire allows funded hours to be split between a maximum of 2 settings in 1 day.
Is there a Family Hub in Market Harborough?
Yes. Market Harborough Family Hub is on Coventry Road, LE16 9BX, with baby clinics, play sessions, baby massage and parenting support.
Are there free activities for young children in Market Harborough?
Yes. Market Harborough Library runs Wriggly Readers with stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 0 to 4.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Up to 1,140 funded hours can be spread across more than 38 weeks if your nursery offers stretched funding.
Can Market Harborough nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, extra hours and trips can cost extra, but these charges cannot be required to access your funded place.
What SEND support should I ask a nursery about?
Ask to speak to the nursery SENCO. Every Leicestershire childcare setting has a SENCO who helps plan support for children with additional needs.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Eligible settings can apply for Inclusion Funding when a child receiving funded early education has complex needs.
What postcode covers Market Harborough nurseries?
Market Harborough mainly uses the LE16 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery places.