Nursery costs and funding in Leicester

102 nurseries and pre-schools with 5,105 registered places (80 day nurseries, 22 pre-schools or playgroups).

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Of the 84 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 96% are rated Good or Outstanding (10% Outstanding).

9 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.

The same national entitlements apply in Leicester as across England:

30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Leicester’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.