# Cost of nursery in Central Bedfordshire

We know published fees for 0 of the 78 open nurseries we list in Central Bedfordshire.

That is too few to give a reliable typical fee for Central Bedfordshire (we need at least 3). Until we know more, use the calculator with your nursery's own day rate, or the England figure it falls back to.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-costs/central-bedfordshire

## Median full-day fee by age

| Age | Median | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 2 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |
| Age 3 to 4 | Not enough data | 0 known, need 3 |

## Compared

- All nurseries we list in England: £88 (665 nurseries' published fees)
- England average, under 2: £75.50 a 10-hour day (England average, nursery, under 2 (Coram Childcare Survey 2026: £188.75 for 25 hours a week, converted to a 10-hour day))

## Methodology

- Medians use each nursery's lowest published full-day price for that age, from nursery websites and listings, as last checked on 14 November 2026. A median needs at least 3 nurseries.
- Published fees are often the headline rate: some nurseries charge more for shorter weeks, add meals, or price by session. Always check the nursery's own price list.

- [Work out your monthly cost in Central Bedfordshire](https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-cost-calculator?la=central-bedfordshire)
- [Funded hours in Central Bedfordshire](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours/central-bedfordshire)
- [Compare nurseries in Central Bedfordshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/central-bedfordshire)
- [Nursery fees index](https://toddly.co.uk/data/nursery-fees/2026-q4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a nursery cost in Central Bedfordshire?

We know published fees for 0 of the 78 open nurseries we list in Central Bedfordshire.

### Is nursery cheaper with funded hours in Central Bedfordshire?

Yes, for eligible families. Working parents can get 30 hours a week for 38 weeks from 9 months old, and every 3 and 4-year-old gets 15 hours. Nurseries may charge for meals and other extras on funded hours.

### Why do you only show fees for some nurseries?

We only show prices a nursery has published. We know them for 0 of 78 nurseries in Central Bedfordshire; the rest have not published fees online yet.