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Nursery fees in SK3

What childcare costs in SK3 in 2026 — full-time, part-time and with funded hours.

£1,105/month

full-time place · from £255/week

Estimated

Typical range £940£1,300/month · part-time (around 25 hours) from ~£140/week.

A transparent modelled estimate — not a quote. How we estimate fees.

How SK3 compares

Regional average (North West)£1,105/mo (same)
National average£1,255/mo (12% below)

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 8 nurseries in SK3

Nursery cost FAQs

How much does a nursery cost in SK3?

A full-time nursery place in SK3 is estimated at around £1,105 per month (roughly £255 per week), typically between £940 and £1,300. This is a modelled estimate — real fees vary by nursery.

Is nursery more expensive in SK3 than average?

At around £1,105 per month, a full-time place in SK3 compares with a national average of about £1,255 and a regional average of about £1,105 per month.

Can I get help with nursery costs in SK3?

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 SK3 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.