Nursery costs and funding in Shropshire
97 nurseries and pre-schools with 4,819 registered places (77 day nurseries, 20 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Shropshire
Of the 88 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 99% are rated Good or Outstanding (24% Outstanding).
4 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding21
- Good66
- Report card (REIF)4
- Requires improvement1
- Not yet inspected5
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Shropshire
The same national entitlements apply in Shropshire 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 Shropshire’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.