Town childcare guide

Nurseries in Telford

Choosing between nurseries in Telford means comparing fees, funded childcare, opening hours and the support available for your child. ToddleKids helps parents compare childcare across Telford, including Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley, Madeley and surrounding areas, with practical information on costs, Ofsted inspections, funded hours and SEND support.

Postcodes: TF1–TF3

Childcare numbers for Telford

Daily fees range
£60–£71
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
4
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
4
Across Shropshire
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Chipmunks Nursery OSC Ltd
From
£60/day
Ofsted: Good

Chipmunks Nursery OSC Ltd

Windmill Primary School & Early Years Centre, Beaconsfield, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1LG
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Limited spaces
Kids Planet Lawley
Area avg from
£64/day*
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

Kids Planet Lawley

Gresham Drive, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5ES
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 116 Spaces available
Kids Planet Apley
Area avg from
£64/day*
Ofsted: Good

Kids Planet Apley

Kids Planet Day Nursery, Grainger Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6UL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 194 Spaces available
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Apley
From
£71/day
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Apley

Unit 2 Coopers Mill, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6BU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 100 Waiting list
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£198/week
· £10296/year
Based on the area average of £66/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Telford?

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

Visit Telford & Wrekin CouncilPostcodes: TF1–TF3
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Nursery questions in Telford

Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Telford?

Yes. Eligible working parents in Telford can receive up to 30 funded childcare hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until compulsory school age. The expanded entitlement has applied since September 2025.

How much do nurseries in Telford cost?

Telford nursery fees vary by your child's age, the hours booked and the provider's fee structure. Check the total cost alongside funded hours, including charges for meals, nappies, additional sessions and optional activities.

How can I check Ofsted ratings for nurseries in Telford?

Check the latest Ofsted inspection information for each Telford nursery and look at the inspection date as well as the judgement. This is especially useful when comparing settings whose inspections took place in different years.

What SEND support is available at Telford nurseries?

Telford & Wrekin has a dedicated Early Years SEND team covering early years settings across the borough. The council's Early Years team also includes SEND-qualified teachers and consultants who support settings with identifying needs, planning support and children's transition to school.

Which postcodes cover nurseries in Telford?

Telford covers several TF postcode districts. These include TF1 around Wellington and Hadley, TF2 around Oakengates and Donnington, TF3 around the town centre, TF4 around Dawley and TF7 around Madeley, with additional Telford addresses in TF5, TF6 and TF8.

Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Telford receive funded childcare?

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks of the year from the term after their third birthday. Eligible working families can receive the expanded working-parent entitlement.

Can I use funded childcare at more than one Telford provider?

Telford & Wrekin allows the universal 15-hour entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds to be taken across a maximum of two childcare providers. Check how you want to divide the hours with both providers before arranging your child's sessions.