Area avg from
£74/day*
Loatlands Nursery
Harrington Road, Desborough, Northants NN14 2NJ, United Kingdom
2.7 miles · ~11 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
Enquire
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 17:00
Max capacity
39 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Daffodils Outdoor Nursery
As the name suggests, Daffodils is an outdoor nursery. It takes a forest school approach and has outdoor space on Braybrooke Road in Arthingworth, near Market Harborough.
There are 39 places for children from 6 months up to 5, and it's open all year. A day costs from £44, with meals, nappies and wipes included. SEND support is available, and Ofsted judged it Good at its most recent visit.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£44/day
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesIncluded
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Location
Arthingworth, Market Harborough LE16 8JT
The Estate Office, Braybrooke Road, Arthingworth, Market Harborough, LE16 8JT, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Daffodils Outdoor Nursery is located at The Estate Office, Braybrooke Road, Arthingworth, Market Harborough, LE16 8JT, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Daffodils Outdoor Nursery accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Please contact Daffodils Outdoor Nursery directly to confirm whether funded childcare hours are currently available.
What are the opening hours?+
Daffodils Outdoor Nursery is usually open from 08:00 to 17:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Daffodils Outdoor Nursery. Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Nappies and wipes are included at Daffodils Outdoor Nursery. It is still worth confirming what is provided for your child's room before they start.
Ready to visit Daffodils Outdoor Nursery?
Get in touch to book a visit, check fees or confirm availability for your start date.
Nursery cost calculator
Understand Daffodils Outdoor Nursery nursery fees before you choose.
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Daffodils Outdoor Nursery.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £44 (for a 10-hour day)
Daffodils Outdoor Nursery's 'from' price. Ask the nursery for the price for your child's age.
2
Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
3
Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£572
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£572
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Daffodils Outdoor Nursery
£572/month
· £6,864/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £132.00
- Per year, after funding
- £6,864
Daily price used: £44 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £132.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
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