Childcare in West Northamptonshire
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
464
Providers
270
Nurseries
9.5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in West Northamptonshire
- Cherry Blossom Day NurseryDaventry · Outstanding
- Kings Sutton Pre-School PlaygroupBANBURY · Outstanding
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- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton FieldsNorthampton · Outstanding
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- Harpole Pre-SchoolNorthampton · Outstanding
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- Little Learners ChildcareNorthampton · Outstanding
- Stepping Stones Preschool (Brackley)Brackley · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in West Northamptonshire
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 West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire has 464 registered childcare providers: 270 nurseries and 194 childminders.
How good are nurseries in West Northamptonshire?
9.5% of rated providers in West Northamptonshire hold an Outstanding grade (28 Outstanding, 263 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in West Northamptonshire?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in West Northamptonshire. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
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.