
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.
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Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
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
- 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?
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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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.
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.