Nurseries in Huntingdon
Huntingdon is a historic market town popular with commuting families thanks to its strong transport links and expanding housing developments. It benefits from easy access to the A14, A1 and rail services, plus riverside parks, nature reserves and a wide range of early years settings across nearby areas such as Hartford and Hinchingbrooke.
Market insights for Huntingdon
Parents in Huntingdon typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 1,446 childcare places available across Huntingdon, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Huntingdon.
- Average daily cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,446 places
Nurseries near you in Huntingdon
- Silks Farm Nursery School
- Meadow Lane Children's Nursery
- Needingworth Community Pre-School
- Kindred St.Ives
- St Ives Nursery
- Club 4 U Ltd
- Playtimes Playgroup
- Houghton and Wyton Pre-School - CIO
- RAFAKidz Wyton
- Daisies Montessori Nursery School
- The Anchor Nursery and Preschool
- Warboys Underfives Pre-School
- Meadow View Farm Day Nursery Ltd
- Whitehall School Nursery
- Parkhall Pre-School Ltd
- Brambles Childcare
- Earith PreSchool 7
- The Little Lighthouse Nursery
- Alconbury Community Pre-School
- Kindred Huntingdon
- The Brampton Day Nursery
- Jemima House Day Nursery
- St Leonards, Brington
- Buttons And Bows Pre-School
- Sawtry Day Nursery
- The Woodland Rose Day Nursery With Forestry Learning
- Ladybird Day Nursery
- Little Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School
- Jigsaw Nursery
- Clarence House Godmanchester Pre School
Frequently asked questions
Private nurseries in Huntingdon generally accept children from 3 months, while school-based nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3 depending on staffing and availability.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare.
Nursery fees in Huntingdon range from around £60–£110 per day, with higher rates in Hinchingbrooke and new-build areas.
All nurseries in Huntingdon are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Ask about funded hours, outdoor space, flexibility for working parents, meal costs and whether the nursery offers holiday provision.
Applying for funding
Huntingdon is covered by Cambridgeshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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