Nursery fees in DH3
What childcare costs in DH3 in 2026 — full-time, part-time and with funded hours.
£1,040/month
full-time place · from £240/week
Typical range £880–£1,230/month · part-time (around 25 hours) from ~£132/week.
A transparent modelled estimate — not a quote. How we estimate fees.
How DH3 compares
Funded hours cut the cost
Eligible families get 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds — often the difference between the figures above and a much smaller top-up. Each nursery profile shows how many funded places it has.
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See 14 nurseries in DH3 →Nursery cost FAQs
How much does a nursery cost in DH3?
A full-time nursery place in DH3 is estimated at around £1,040 per month (roughly £240 per week), typically between £880 and £1,230. This is a modelled estimate — real fees vary by nursery.
Is nursery more expensive in DH3 than average?
At around £1,040 per month, a full-time place in DH3 compares with a national average of about £1,255 and a regional average of about £1,040 per month.
Can I get help with nursery costs in DH3?
Yes — eligible families can use 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, which reduces what you pay. Many nurseries in DH3 offer funded places; each nursery profile shows how many.
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.