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Nurseries in Melton Mowbray

Compare nurseries in Melton Mowbray by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Families also have a local Family Hub offering baby clinics, play sessions, parenting help and childcare funding support.

Postcodes: LE13

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Total nurseries
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Across Leicestershire
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Park Lane Nursery
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£72/day*
Ofsted: Good

Park Lane Nursery

2 St Johns Drive, Melton Mowbray LE13 1JX, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Limited spaces
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What will nursery cost in Melton Mowbray?

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1When was your child born?

Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.

2Are you working?

Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.

3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?

About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Melton Mowbray list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate

You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,343
Free hours (30 a week)
−£589
You pay
£754

Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.

You could get 30 free hours a week.

They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.

Why isn't it lower in the holidays?

38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk

Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.

Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
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Funded childcare guide

How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Melton Mowbray?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Leicestershire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Melton Mowbray

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Melton Mowbray?

Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.

Do all 3 and 4 year olds 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 funded childcare?

Yes. Some 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours based on their family circumstances or additional support needs.

When should I apply for 30 funded hours?

Apply by 31 March, 31 August or 31 December for the following term. Leicestershire recommends applying at least 6 weeks early.

Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?

Yes. Funded hours can be stretched across more than 38 weeks if your nursery offers this.

Can Melton Mowbray nurseries charge extra with funded hours?

Yes. Meals, nappies, extra hours and trips can cost extra, but they cannot be compulsory for accessing a funded place.

What SEND support should I ask a nursery about?

Ask to speak to the SENCO. Every 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 Leicestershire settings can apply for Inclusion Funding when a child has complex additional needs.

Is there specialist nursery support in Melton Mowbray?

Yes. Oasis The Retreat in Melton Mowbray is an Early Years Specialist Nursery for children aged 2 to 4 with SEND.

Is there a Family Hub in Melton Mowbray?

Yes. Melton Borough Family Hub is at Venture House, Asfordby Road, LE13 0HN, with baby clinics, play sessions and parenting support.

Are there free activities for young children in Melton Mowbray?

Yes. Melton Mowbray Library runs Wriggly Readers sessions with stories, songs and rhymes for children aged 0 to 4.

What postcode covers Melton Mowbray nurseries?

Melton Mowbray mainly uses the LE13 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.