14 PRICES TRACKED
Part-time nursery (per month)
A part-time nursery place, often two or three days a week, priced per month.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 63% less than the advertised list price for nursery (part-time).
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | England | Unknown | Part-time nursery place (age 2), with 15 funded hoursPer week, remaining cost after 15 universal funded hours applied for a 2-year-old, 25-hour part-time place. Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026. | £70survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | Inner London | Unknown | Part-time nursery place (age 2), Inner LondonPer week, 25-hour part-time place for a 2-year-old with 15 funded hours applied. Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026. | £89survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | Scotland | Unknown | Part-time nursery place (age 2)Per week, 25-hour part-time place for a 2-year-old. Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026. | £133survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | Wales | Unknown | Part-time nursery place (age 2)Per week, 25-hour part-time place for a 2-year-old. Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026. | £166survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | England | Unknown | Part-time nursery place (age 2), no fundingPer week, 25-hour part-time place for a 2-year-old, families not eligible for funded hours. Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026. | £175survey avg | — | source |
| 2025 | UK | Unknown | Nursery fees, 2 days a week (age 3)Per month, 2 days a week for a 3-year-old with funded hours applied. Parent-reported on Mumsnet, exact region not stated. | — | £226 | source |
| 2025 | South East England | Unknown | Nursery fees, 1 day a week (age 2)Per month, one day a week (7:30am-6pm) for a 2-year-old, includes wraparound care outside the 15 funded hours. Parent-reported on Mumsnet. | — | £264 | source |
| 2025 | South London | Unknown | Part-time nursery place, per monthParent-reported on Mumsnet: 3 days/wk with 30 hours funding applied; South London | — | £538 | source |
| 2026 | Greater Manchester (North West) | Nursery chain | Part-time nursery place, per monthBright Horizons Sale; under-3s, 2 days/wk, 7:30am-6pm; standard non-funded monthly fee; effective 01 Jan 2026 | £725 | — | source |
| 2025 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Part-time nursery place, per monthParent-reported on Mumsnet: 3 days/wk (10 hrs each), no funding applied; region not stated | — | £1,000 | source |
| 2026 | Greater Manchester (North West) | Nursery chain | Part-time nursery place, per monthBright Horizons Sale; over-3s, 3 days/wk; standard non-funded monthly fee; effective 01 Jan 2026 | £1,010 | — | source |
| 2026 | Greater Manchester (North West) | Nursery chain | Part-time nursery place, per monthBright Horizons Sale; under-3s, 3 days/wk, 7:30am-6pm; standard non-funded monthly fee; effective 01 Jan 2026 | £1,087 | — | source |
| 2025 | Greater London | Nursery chain | Part-time nursery place, per monthN Family Club Highgate; age 3 years+, 3 days/wk, 8am-6pm; standard non-funded monthly fee; updated 28 Oct 2025 | £1,798 | — | source |
| 2025 | Greater London | Nursery chain | Part-time nursery place, per monthN Family Club Highgate; age 2-3 years, 3 days/wk, 8am-6pm; standard non-funded monthly fee; updated 28 Oct 2025 | £1,932 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does nursery (part-time) cost in the UK?
Across 14 real UK prices, the median is £401, ranging from £70 to £1,932. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do nursery (part-time) prices vary so much?
Nursery fees vary with the area, the hours, the child's age, and the setting. London costs far more than most of the country, and the funded hours only cover part of a full-time place.
How can I pay less for nursery (part-time)?
Compare a few settings, claim every funded hour and tax-free childcare you are entitled to, and ask whether meals and nappies are included or charged on top.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.