Nursery Fees Calculator
Turn a nursery day rate into a monthly bill. Enter the day rate, days per week and weeks per year. The calculator gives the monthly and yearly fee, then shows how much 30 funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare could take off.
Your numbers
Full day, usually 8–10 hours
Result
Nursery fees per month
£956
| Nursery fees per year | £11,475 |
|---|---|
| Effective hourly rate | £7.50 |
| Per month after funded hours | 956.25 |
| Per month after funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare | 789.58 |
Coram's 2024 survey put the average full-time nursery place for a child under two in Great Britain at about £302 a week, and roughly £428 in Inner London.
Funded-hours saving is estimated at your hourly rate; some nurseries charge separately for meals.
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Most nurseries bill monthly in equal instalments: day rate × days per week × weeks per year (often 51), divided by 12. That is why a £75 day rate at three days a week is about £956 a month, not £900.
Part-time is cheaper per month, not per hour
Nurseries charge by the session, so fewer days cuts the bill in proportion. Half-day sessions are often more expensive per hour than full days.
What brings the bill down
Funded hours (from 9 months for working parents in England), Tax-Free Childcare (20% off up to £2,000 a year per child) or Universal Credit (up to 85%). The calculator shows the first two.
Frequently asked questions
How much are nursery fees per month in the UK?
A full-time place for a child under two averaged about £302 a week in Great Britain in 2024 (Coram), roughly £1,300 a month. In Inner London it was about £428 a week, around £1,850 a month.
How do I calculate monthly nursery fees?
Multiply the day rate by days per week and weeks per year charged, then divide by 12. Most nurseries charge for 51 weeks.
Why do nurseries charge for 51 weeks?
Many nurseries bill all year to keep the place, closing only between Christmas and New Year. Term-time places charge fewer weeks but are rarer for under-threes.
Do funded hours reduce nursery fees?
Yes. Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Turn on funded hours in the calculator to see the effect.
Next steps
Sources
Results are estimates for planning. Rates change each tax year, so check the official source before you rely on them.