Nurseries in West Bridgford

Yes. Eligible working parents in West Bridgford can receive up to 30 funded hours a week, equivalent to 1,140 hours a year, from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age. Nottinghamshire normally funds the entitlement over 38 weeks, although participating nurseries can stretch the hours across more weeks.

In summer 2025, 69% of eligible 2-year-olds across Rushcliffe were using either supported or working-family funded childcare. This is the most recent official district-level figure covering West Bridgford, Bingham, Cotgrave and the wider Rushcliffe area.

Yes. Nottinghamshire also operates a 15-hour entitlement for eligible 2-year-olds receiving additional support. This is separate from the working-parent offer and applies where the child or family meets the relevant support criteria.

Nottinghamshire's 2026–27 early-years funding rates include £10.65 per hour for eligible children under 2, £8.00 for 2-year-olds and £6.01 for 3- and 4-year-olds. These amounts are paid to childcare providers and are not the private nursery fees charged to parents.

Nottinghamshire has allocated £500,000 to its Early Years Inclusion Fund for 2026–27, alongside £663,790 for the Early Years SEND Inclusion Service. The council increased this support because more younger children are being identified with additional needs and accessing funded childcare.

For 2026–27, the Disability Access Fund is £975 per eligible child per year. A child must receive Disability Living Allowance and use funded early education. If the child attends several nurseries, parents nominate one setting to receive the payment.

During the 2024–25 academic year, 36 children across Rushcliffe received Disability Access Fund payments: 13 in autumn, 12 in spring and 11 in summer. County-wide DAF use has been rising, reflecting increased identification and support of young children with additional needs.

West Bridgford spans Abbey, Compton Acres, Edwalton, Gamston, Lady Bay, Lutterell, Musters and Trent Bridge. Families near the edge of one neighbourhood can therefore have nursery options in several adjoining West Bridgford wards without travelling far outside the town.

NG2 is the main postcode district for West Bridgford. Official Rushcliffe records place the council's West Bridgford offices on Rugby Road at NG2 7YG, while the wider NG2 area includes neighbourhoods such as Lady Bay, Compton Acres, Gamston and parts of Edwalton. ToddleKids can be used to compare settings within the specific part of West Bridgford that suits a family's home or work route.

No. West Bridgford is in Rushcliffe borough and Nottinghamshire County Council, despite sitting immediately beside Nottingham. Its funded childcare and early-years SEND arrangements therefore follow Nottinghamshire County Council rules rather than Nottingham City Council's separate system.