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£62/day*
Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool
Milford Road, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 76 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Staffordshire
Nursery choice across Staffordshire varies considerably from larger centres such as Stafford, Cannock and Lichfield to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth and East Staffordshire. For parents, comparing local availability alongside fees, Ofsted information and funded hours can be especially useful across a county with eight distinct districts and a mix of urban and rural communities.
Childcare numbers for Staffordshire
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Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Staffordshire
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£62/day*
Children 1st Acorns Nursery School
Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4JJ
Outdoor Capacity 140 Spaces available
Area avg from
£62/day*
Footsteps Lichfield Nursery & Pre-School
The Hawthorns, Walsall Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8JL
Forest School Capacity 89 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Staffordshire
£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.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Staffordshire?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Staffordshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Staffordshire County CouncilPostcodes: ST10–ST17 · WS13
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Nursery questions in Staffordshire
Who manages funded childcare in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire County Council manages funded early education across the county council area. Stoke-on-Trent has separate early years arrangements, so families there should use Stoke-on-Trent City Council services.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Staffordshire?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
Can funded childcare be stretched across the year in Staffordshire?
Yes, where the childcare provider offers it. Staffordshire allows fewer funded hours each week over more weeks of the year, with 48 weeks described by the council as its most common stretched arrangement.
Which postcode areas cover Staffordshire nurseries?
Staffordshire addresses span several postcode areas, including ST, WS, DE, WV, DY and B. Examples include ST postcodes around Stafford and Leek, WS around Cannock and Lichfield, DE around Burton upon Trent and B77–B79 around Tamworth.
What SEND support is available for preschool children in Staffordshire?
The Staffordshire SEND Local Offer provides information for families of children and young people aged 0–25. Early years settings can also access local inclusion support for children with additional needs.
Are there Family Hubs for parents across Staffordshire?
Yes. Staffordshire has eight Family Hubs, with support linked to districts across the county for parenting, early help and other family needs.