Nurseries in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire includes towns such as Didcot, Thame, Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames. It is a popular family area offering good schools, new housing developments and strong transport links to Reading, Oxford and London. Demand for early years places is high in Didcot and Henley, where many nurseries run near capacity.
Market insights for South Oxfordshire
Parents in South Oxfordshire typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% higher than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 1,679 childcare places available across South Oxfordshire, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in South Oxfordshire.
- Average daily cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +10% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,679 places
Nurseries near you in South Oxfordshire
- Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery
- Bright Horizons Little Stars
- Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery And Pre School
- Bright Horizons St Mary's Day Nursery and Preschool
- Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery and Preschool
- Super Strike Fir Tree Holiday Camp
- Brightwell Pre-School
- RAFAKidz Benson
- Early Days Nursery School Ltd
- Ewelme Pre-School
- Scamps of Benson Ltd
- The Lighthouse Nursery School
- Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School
- Dorchester on Thames Pre-School
- Berinsfield Early Years Pre-school
- Puddleduck Nursery
- Rainbow Pre School
- Duchess Nursery Wallingford
- Elizabeth House Day Nursery and Preschool
- Paddocks Pre-School
- Cholsey Pre-School
- Wildflowers Montessori
- Little Pippins Pre-School
- Little Acorns
- Ladybirds@Meadow View
- Butterflies Pre-School Didcot
- GetActive@StephenFreeman
- Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School
- South Moreton Preschool
- Hadden Hill Nursery and Preschool
Frequently asked questions
Private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months, with school nurseries offering places from 2 or 3 depending on availability. Funded hours begin the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with 30 hours for eligible working families, plus funded support for eligible 2 year olds and children from 9 months in qualifying working households.
Nursery fees generally range from £70–£145 per day, with Henley and Didcot at the higher end.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in South Oxfordshire, with funding administered by Oxfordshire County Council.
Ask about drop-off parking, opening hours, outdoor space and any additional charges for meals or nappies.
Applying for funding
South Oxfordshire is covered by Oxfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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