Nurseries in Mansfield
Mansfield is one of Nottinghamshire’s largest towns, offering a wide range of early years settings across residential neighbourhoods and commuter-friendly suburbs. Families benefit from good road connections via the A38, A60 and M1, strong local parks, woodland areas, children’s centres and well-established schools. Demand is steady across most areas, particularly around new-build developments and popular school catchments.
Market insights for Mansfield
Parents in Mansfield typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% lower 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 1,349 childcare places available across Mansfield, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Mansfield.
- Average daily cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -8% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,349 places
Nurseries near you in Mansfield
- Little Plums Day Nursery
- Aunty Sue's Day Care
- Kip McGrath Education Centre - Mansfield
- Zoe's Childcare Newgate Lane
- Crocodile Rock Day Care
- Wiggles and Giggles
- Cherubs Children's Centre Wynndale
- Smarties Private Day Nursery
- Bright Sparks Private Day Nursery Limited
- Teddy Day Care
- Little Toes Day Nursery Mansfield
- Tiny World Mansfield
- Zoe's Childcare Dallas Street
- Paper Moon Day Nursery
- Safe Haven Day Nursery Ltd
- Safe Haven day Nursery
- Sunnydale Nursery
- Kidzgrove Daycare Ltd
- Little Explorers Mansfield LTD
- Shaping Futures
- Shaping Futures
- Early Birds - Carter Lane Neighbourhood Nursery
- Chestnuts childcare
- Langwith Junction Childcare
- Next Generation Day Nursery
- Country Kids Day Nursery
- Cedar House Day Nursery
- Little Nippers Preschool
- Treetops Vicar Water
- The Enchanted Garden Day Nursery
Frequently asked questions
In Mansfield, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School-based nurseries usually begin from age 2 or 3. Universal funded hours start the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on income or work status.
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. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top-up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Mansfield typically range from £50–£100 per day depending on setting type, facilities and age group.
All nurseries in Mansfield are regulated by Ofsted, with funded early education administered via Nottinghamshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff qualifications, funding delivery models, settling-in sessions, meal charges and the structure of daily routines.
Applying for funding
Mansfield is covered by Nottinghamshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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