Town childcare guide

Nurseries in Oadby

Compare nurseries in Oadby by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Families are covered by Leicestershire County Council and the Blaby, Oadby and Wigston Family Hub network.

Postcodes: LE2

Childcare numbers for Oadby

Daily fees range
£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Leicestershire
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St George's Nursery (Oadby)
From
£76/day
Ofsted: Good

St George's Nursery (Oadby)

33-37 Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5QF, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 86 Limited spaces
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What will nursery cost in Oadby?

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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 £76 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Oadby

You'd pay about
£925a month
£11,096 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,647
Free hours (30 a week)
−£722
You pay
£925

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: £152/wk 14 weeks full fee: £380/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 Oadby?

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 Oadby

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Oadby?

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

Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Oadby get funded childcare?

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks.

Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Oadby?

Yes. Some 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours based on benefits, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.

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 early.

Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?

Yes. Providers can offer fewer funded hours each week across more than 38 weeks.

Can I split funded hours between 2 childcare settings?

Yes. Leicestershire allows funded hours to be used at a maximum of 2 providers in 1 day.

Can Oadby nurseries charge extra with funded hours?

Yes. Meals, nappies, additional hours and trips can be charged separately. Check all costs before signing your childcare agreement.

Who should I speak to about SEND at an Oadby nursery?

Speak to the nursery SENCO. Every childcare setting has a SENCO who helps plan support with parents and staff.

Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?

Yes. Eligible Leicestershire settings can apply for Inclusion Funding when a child with complex needs requires additional support.

Is Portage available for young children in Oadby?

Yes. Leicestershire Portage supports eligible children from birth to age 3 at home or in their early years setting.

Where can Oadby families get Family Hub support?

Blaby, Oadby and Wigston Family Hubs provide baby clinics, play sessions, parenting support, baby massage and help accessing funded childcare.

Are there free activities for babies and young children in Oadby?

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

What postcode covers Oadby nurseries?

Oadby is mainly within the LE2 postcode area. Oadby Library in the town centre is at LE2 5BF.