Nursery fees in DN16
What childcare costs in DN16 in 2026 — full-time, part-time and with funded hours.
£1,085/month
full-time place · from £250/week
Typical range £920–£1,280/month · part-time (around 25 hours) from ~£138/week.
A transparent modelled estimate — not a quote. How we estimate fees.
How DN16 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 12 nurseries in DN16 →Nursery cost FAQs
How much does a nursery cost in DN16?
A full-time nursery place in DN16 is estimated at around £1,085 per month (roughly £250 per week), typically between £920 and £1,280. This is a modelled estimate — real fees vary by nursery.
Is nursery more expensive in DN16 than average?
At around £1,085 per month, a full-time place in DN16 compares with a national average of about £1,255 and a regional average of about £1,085 per month.
Can I get help with nursery costs in DN16?
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 DN16 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.