Nurseries in Stevenage
Stevenage is a large Hertfordshire town offering good transport links, affordable housing and a growing range of family amenities. Covering postcode districts SG1 and SG2, it includes Stevenage Old Town, Great Ashby, Shephall, Pin Green and Broadwater. Families benefit from direct rail services to London Kings Cross and St Pancras, as well as easy access to the A1(M). The town offers parks, cycle paths, playgrounds, nature areas and leisure centres. Childcare demand is steady across the town, particularly in Great Ashby and the Old Town where new housing and strong school catchments attract young families.
Market insights for Stevenage
Parents in Stevenage typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% 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 2,831 childcare places available across Stevenage, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Stevenage.
- Average daily cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 2,831 places
Nurseries near you in Stevenage
- Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool
- Much Hadham Pre-School
- Bishop's Stortford Mencap Grove Cottage Nursery
- Wonder Barn
- Spins Pre-School
- Little Bee's Day Nursery Limited
- Little Bee's Day Nursery-The Hive
- Highfield Day Nursery
- Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage
- Sunbeams Pre-School
- Sunbeams Preschool
- Angels At Play Day Nursery
- Orchard House Preschool
- Thundridge Preschool Ltd
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware
- Stanstead Mill Day Nursery
- Bobtails Playgroup
- Hunsdon Ducklings
- Leaside Under Fives Kindergarten
- Angels At Play
- Riverside Nursery School
- Little Blue Van (Great Amwell)
- The Learning Zone
- Woodlands Day Care Nursery Limited
- The Pines Pre School
- Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle
- Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)
- Apple Daycare and Childminding Services
- Bayford Pre School
Frequently asked questions
In Stevenage, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier access available for some 2-year-olds or working parents.
All 3 and 4-year-olds across England can receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds also qualify, and working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare offers further savings via a 20 percent top-up.
Nursery fees in Stevenage generally range from £60–£115 per day, with areas like Great Ashby slightly higher due to family demand.
All nurseries in Stevenage are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Hertfordshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play areas, learning approach, funded hours structure, staff retention and any charges for meals or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Stevenage is covered by Hertfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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