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Childcare in Lancashire

Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.

1,045

Providers

609

Nurseries

14.8%

Outstanding

—

Avg fee

Top-rated nurseries in Lancashire

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Lancashire

In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.

Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are there in Lancashire?

Lancashire has 1045 registered childcare providers: 609 nurseries and 436 childminders.

How good are nurseries in Lancashire?

14.8% of rated providers in Lancashire hold an Outstanding grade (108 Outstanding, 620 Good).

Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Lancashire?

Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Lancashire. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.

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Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.