Area avg from
£70/day*
Happy Days Nursery Bradley Stoke
Almondsbury Business Centre, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4QH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 115 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries & Daycare in Gloucestershire
Toddle lists 20 nurseries across Gloucestershire. Most are in South Gloucestershire on the edge of Bristol, around Kingswood, Filton and Warmley, Bradley Stoke, Yate and Thornbury, and more in Cheltenham and Gloucester. 17 are rated Good by Ofsted and 1 Outstanding (Happy Days Nursery Bradley Stoke).
16 take babies (the most around Bristol and Kingswood) and 16 are open all year round, and 13 accept the 30 funded hours for working parents.
Gloucestershire County Council runs funded childcare for Cheltenham, Gloucester and the rest of the county, while South Gloucestershire has its own council. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near Bristol and Kingswood, or pick a town below.
How much is nursery in Gloucestershire, and where are they?
The most are in Bristol, Kingswood and Filton, and 16 take babies from 6 months. 16 of the 20 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 4 Nov 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Gloucestershire
Daily fees range
Per day
£63–£98
Outstanding nurseries
5% of nurseries
1
Funded childcare
95% offer funding
19
Total nurseries
Across Gloucestershire
20
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From
£98/day
Circus Day Nursery Ltd
Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2PZ
Forest School Capacity 119 Spaces available
From
£81/day
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Yate
Dowsell Way, Yate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7EB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 81 Spaces available
From
£75/day
My Ohana Nursery Cheltenham
Cheltenham Campus, Gloucestershire College, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7SJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Waiting list
From
£63/day
Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery & Pre-School
84 Firgrove Crescent, Yate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7AG
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 45 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Ambourne House Day Nursery
233 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 6ND
Montessori Capacity 65 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£70/day*
Eden Early Years
1 College Way, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7BH
Outdoor Capacity 111 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£70/day*
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Charlton Heights
Unit 3, Chessel Drive, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5UZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 90 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Happy Days Nursery and Preschool Thornbury
2 Cooper Road, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3UP
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 81 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Hillside Day Nursery
43 Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8BG
Curiosity Approach Capacity 33 Waiting list
Area avg from
£70/day*
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Bradley Stoke
Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4RU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 103 Spaces available
Area avg from
£87/day*
Kingswood Village Playgroup
Kingswood Village Hall, Wickwar Road, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Limited spaces
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8 more nurseries in Gloucestershire, Outstanding first. Page 1 of 1.
- North Common Pre-SchoolWarmley · BS30Good2 to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolBristol · BS34Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Play Station Nursery @ Filton LtdFilton · BS34Good2 to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- Priory Day NurseryFilton · BS34Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Rozey Days Montessori KingswoodKingswood · BS15Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- The Old Station NurseryGloucester · GL3Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Date Palm NurseryKingswood · BS15Not Yet Inspected2 to 5 years
- Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Emersons GreenBristol · BS16Not Yet Inspected6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
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Types of childcare
Types of nursery in Gloucestershire
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Gloucestershire? Here is how many of each we list, from the 20 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 16Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 16Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 4Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 2Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 2Montessori nurseriesChild-led Montessori approach
- 1Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
- 1Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 19Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £79 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 4 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Gloucestershire
You'd pay about
£961a month
£11,534 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,712
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£751
- You pay
- £961
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £158/wk 14 weeks full fee: £395/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Gloucestershire?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Gloucestershire County CouncilPostcodes: GL12–GL52
Visit South Gloucestershire CouncilPostcodes: BS15–BS37
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Gloucestershire
What are the best nurseries in Gloucestershire?
Going by Ofsted, 1 nursery we list in Gloucestershire is rated Outstanding: Happy Days Nursery Bradley Stoke (Bristol).
How many nurseries are there in Gloucestershire?
We list 20 nurseries in Gloucestershire so far, spread over 11 postcode districts, with the biggest groups in Bristol, Kingswood, Filton and Cheltenham.
Which Gloucestershire nurseries take babies?
Are Gloucestershire nurseries open all year round?
When should I apply for funded childcare in Gloucestershire?
For working-parent funding, apply by 31 August for the autumn term, 31 December for the spring term or 31 March for the summer term. Applying before the deadline is important because a late code normally cannot be used for that term.
What SEND support is available at nurseries in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire County Council's Early Years Child Development and SEND Team supports children with additional needs in early years settings. Support can include outreach work and Portage for eligible babies and young children with diagnosed conditions or emerging developmental delays. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can also attract Disability Access Fund support for their early years provider.
Are there Family Hubs for parents of young children in Gloucestershire?
Yes. Gloucestershire's Family Hubs provide early years, parenting, health and family support across the county. The network includes physical centres, community services and online support for families with children and young people.
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