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Nurseries in Thurmaston

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

Postcodes: LE4

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Tangent House Day Nursery
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£74/day*
Ofsted: Good

Tangent House Day Nursery

Tangent House, 640 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8BB, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 70 Limited spaces
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Estimated cost in Thurmaston
£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.

Funded childcare guide

How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Thurmaston?

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 Thurmaston

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Thurmaston?

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 Thurmaston 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 funded childcare be spread across more weeks?

Yes. Up to 1,140 annual hours can be spread over more than 38 weeks if your provider offers stretched funding.

Can I split funded hours between 2 childcare settings?

Yes. Leicestershire allows funded hours to be split between a maximum of 2 settings in 1 day.

Can Thurmaston 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.

Who should I speak to about SEND at a Thurmaston 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 settings can apply for Inclusion Funding when a child with complex needs requires additional support.

Is Portage available for young children in Thurmaston?

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

Where can Thurmaston families get Family Hub support?

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

What postcode covers Thurmaston nurseries?

Thurmaston is mainly within the LE4 postcode area. Thurmaston Community Centre is at LE4 8NJ.