Area avg from
£69/day*
Kingswood Methodist Church PreSchool
Kingswood Methodist Church, Grantham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1JR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Bristol
Compare nurseries in Bristol by fees, funded childcare, opening hours and SEND support. Bristol City Council's latest published childcare assessment reports citywide average fees of £7.52 an hour for under 2s, £7.47 for 2 year olds and £7.20 for 3 to 5 year olds.
Childcare numbers for Bristol
Daily fees range
£60–£81
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
3% of nurseries
Funded childcare
27
93% offer funding
Total nurseries
29
Across Bristol
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Area avg from
£71/day*
Westbury Baptist Pre-School
Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3TD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 35 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Manor House Nursery
Manor House Nursery, 145 Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 5DW
Child Led Capacity 67 Spaces available
From
£74/day
Henbury Hill House Acorns
College Park Drive, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7AN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 120 Waiting list
Area avg from
£71/day*
Magic Dragon Pre-School
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8NA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Early Years Bannerman Road
The Early Years Building, Bannerman Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 0RR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£71/day*
Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 0JW
Play-Based Capacity 62 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£71/day*
North Street Nursery
226 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1JD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 93 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool
Clanage Road, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2JX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 56 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Clifton Tots Day Nursery
8 St. Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1LT
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Waiting list
Area avg from
£71/day*
Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School
97 Station Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7JT
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 40 Spaces available
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 Limited spaces
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Bristol average
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Estimated cost in Bristol
£207/week
· £10764/year
Based on the area average of £69/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Bristol?
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 Bristol City CouncilPostcodes: BS3–BS15
Visit South Gloucestershire CouncilPostcodes: BS34–BS37
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Bristol
How much do nurseries cost in Bristol?
Latest council data shows average hourly fees of £7.52 for under 2s, £7.47 for 2 year olds and £7.20 for 3 to 5 year olds.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Bristol?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Bristol get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds can get 15 funded hours a week through the universal entitlement.
Can eligible 2 year olds get 15 funded hours in Bristol?
Yes. Bristol also provides a separate 15 hour entitlement for eligible 2 year olds.
Can Bristol nurseries charge for nappies and meals?
Yes. Providers can charge separately for consumables such as nappies, wipes, snacks, trips and activities. Ask for the full charges before accepting a place.
What should I ask a Bristol nursery about SEND support?
Ask to speak to the nursery SENCO and request its SEND Offer, which explains how children with additional needs are supported.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Bristol providers can apply to the Early Years Special Educational Needs Panel for additional funding when a child needs extra support.
Is Portage available for young children in Bristol?
Yes. Bristol provides a free Portage home visiting service for eligible children with SEND up to age 4.
Are there Family Hubs in Bristol?
Yes. Bristol Family Hubs serve East and Central, North and South Bristol and provide early years, parenting and family support.
Is childcare availability the same across Bristol?
No. Bristol had enough places overall in 2024, but under 2 provision was tighter, which led the council to fund more than 200 additional baby places.