Nurseries in Somerset
Somerset is a diverse South West county with a mix of rural villages, market towns and growing urban centres, making it a popular area for families seeking quality early years provision. Covering key towns including Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome, Wells and Glastonbury, the county offers strong transport links via the M5, A303 and rail services to Bristol, Exeter and London. Families benefit from countryside access, parks, woodland trails, libraries, children’s centres and well-established primary schools. Nursery and preschool demand is consistently high in towns such as Taunton, Yeovil and Bridgwater, as well as around growing commuter communities.
Parents in Somerset typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 8,046 places
Nurseries near you in Somerset
Frequently Asked Questions
In Somerset, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Somerset generally range from £55–£115 per day, with higher rates in Taunton, Frome and popular commuter areas close to Bristol and Bath.
All nurseries in Somerset are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to nature, staff retention, SEND support, how funded hours are delivered, and any additional charges for meals, snacks, nappies, trips or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Somerset is covered by Somerset Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Somerset Council website
