--- title: "Nursery Fees in Manchester and Blackpool: What Parents Can Expect to Pay" date: 2026-09-03T10:00:00+01:00 author: MiChild Group canonical_url: "https://michildnurseries.co.uk/blog/nursery-fees-in-manchester-and-blackpool-what-parents-can-expect-to-pay" section: Blog --- [## Home.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/)[## About Us.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/about-us)[## Our Nurseries.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries)[## Learning.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/learning)[## Family Zone.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/families)[## Join Our Team.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/join-our-team)[## News & Stories.](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/blog)[0800 307 0155 0800 307 0155 ](tel:0800-307-0155)[Contact Us Contact Us ](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/contact) MG MiChild Group 1 min read 27 Sept 2026 # Nursery Fees in Manchester and Blackpool: What Parents Can Expect to Pay Understand nursery fees in Manchester, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, with regional cost averages, guidance on funded childcare and tips for planning your family’s budget. ![Mum looking at ipad with kids](https://michild-nurseries.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/mum-looking-at-ipad-with-kids.jpg?w=1800&h=1013&q=80&fm=webp&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1790273745&s=2e2ee30fe273973b5360fce950c37207) Working out nursery costs is one of the first steps towards planning a return to work or finding a routine that suits your family. But with daily rates, funded hours and different session lengths to consider, it isn’t always easy to know what you’ll actually pay. For a starting point, the North West average for 25 hours of [nursery care](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries) for an under-two without working-parent funding is £178.01 a week. Your own bill will depend on your chosen nursery and circumstances. At [MiChild](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/), we know parents need clear answers before committing to a place. Here’s how to make sense of local fees and plan your budget, using England’s childcare funding rules. ## **Key takeaways** - North West averages offer a useful guide, but individual Manchester and Blackpool nurseries set their own fees. - Compare the same hours, age group and funding arrangements when looking at prices. - Funded childcare can reduce your bill, although additional hours and optional extras may still be payable. - A MiChild nursery manager can provide the current fee sheet on request and explain your options. ## **Manchester Nursery Fees: What Local Parents Pay** Manchester nursery fees depend on the setting, your child’s age and the sessions you book. A parent using three short days may have a very different bill from someone needing care throughout the working week. So, where should you start? Write down the hours you need, including enough time for the journey between nursery and work. Then ask for a quote covering that pattern. Our[ session types and hours](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/families/session-types-and-hours) vary between settings, and your nursery manager will provide its fee sheet, reviewed annually. If you’re considering[ Echoes Nursery in Manchester city centre](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/echoes-nursery), for example, the team can discuss your requirements. Ask whether your monthly payment stays the same throughout the year and how holidays or absences affect charges. These details help you budget beyond the headline daily price. ![Two boys reading together](https://michild-nurseries.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/two-boys-reading-together.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=80&fm=webp&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1790273757&s=cd0c5d0990ed3d76f58abfa8222a6ffd) ## **Nursery Manchester Prices vs National Averages** How do nursery prices in Manchester compare with elsewhere? Regional research gives some context, although it cannot tell you what a particular Manchester nursery will charge. [Coram’s Childcare Survey 2026](https://www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/childcare-survey-2026/) reports the following averages for 25 hours of nursery care weekly for children under two, without the working-parent funded entitlement: **Area****Average weekly cost**North West£178.01England£188.75The regional figure is £10.74 below England’s average. It covers the whole North West, rather than Manchester or Blackpool individually. These are part-time weekly costs, not full-day prices. If you’re asking how much a day nursery costs in the UK, check what “a day” includes: a school-length session and a ten-hour day provide different amounts of care. Funding can also change the comparison considerably. Always establish whether a quoted figure is before or after funded hours. ![Dad carrying children](https://michild-nurseries.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/dad-carrying-children.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=80&fm=webp&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1790273777&s=eb762f5ac8b241cb805d44099ba98709) ## **Nursery Fees in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast** For families in Blackpool and the surrounding Fylde Coast, the same regional benchmark provides a starting point. However, it shouldn’t be treated as a local price list or a promise of what you’ll pay. Your routine matters here too. Do you need nursery throughout the school holidays? Would shorter sessions work, or do shifts mean you need longer days? At[ Highfield Nursery in Blackpool](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/highfield-nursery) or[ Little Thornton Nursery in Thornton-Cleveleys](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/little-thornton-nursery), you can speak to the team about the attendance pattern you’re considering and request a personalised quote. To see how daily fees translate into a monthly budget, imagine a nursery charging £70 a day. Three days weekly across 52 chargeable weeks would average £910 monthly: **£70 × 3 days × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months = £910** This is an illustrative calculation, not a set MiChild price. Funding, discounts, chargeable weeks and extras would also affect the actual bill. ## **Private Nursery Fees Explained** A private nursery can still offer government-funded childcare. “Private” doesn’t mean you have to pay for every hour yourself. In England,[ eligible working families can receive 30 funded hours](https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/what-youll-get) weekly for 38 weeks, for children aged nine months to four years. Where funding is stretched across 52 weeks, this becomes approximately 21.9 hours weekly. Our[ fees and funding information](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/families/fees-and-funding) explains the support available to discuss with your nursery manager. When reviewing private nursery fees, ask what is included: - Childcare outside your funded entitlement. - [Meals and snacks](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/learning/food-nutrition-and-mealtimes). - Nappies and other consumables. - Optional activities and any initial payments. [Government guidance](https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/what-youll-get) makes clear that extras attached to funded places must be optional. Providers should agree alternatives where parents choose not to pay; buying additional hours cannot be a condition of accessing funded childcare. You don’t need to work everything out alone. Take your preferred days, your child’s date of birth and any funding details to the conversation. Asking the nursery to explain a sample monthly bill can make the figures much easier to understand and compare. ## **Are Childminders Cheaper Than Nursery?** Sometimes, yes. Coram’s equivalent North West average for a childminder is £137.42 weekly, compared with £178.01 for nursery: a £40.59 difference for 25 unfunded hours for an under-two. Your actual comparison still depends on the hours, meals and other services included. Ask about holiday charges and arrangements when care is unavailable. Alongside affordability, consider the setting’s routines, communication and how comfortable your child feels. Exploring[ a day at nursery](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/learning/a-day-in-the-life) can help you picture the experience behind the price. You’re welcome to[ book a MiChild nursery visit](https://michildnurseries.co.uk/book-a-visit), meet the team and talk through fees and funding together. 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