From
£76/day
Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Barnstaple
Barnstaple is one of Devon’s highest-demand childcare areas, so finding the right nursery can come down to availability as much as Ofsted ratings or fees. Families across Pilton, Newport and Roundswell can compare local settings by age range, funded hours and opening times to find childcare that genuinely fits everyday family routines.
Childcare numbers for Barnstaple
Daily fees range
£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Devon
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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 £76 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Barnstaple
You'd pay about
£925a month
£11,096 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,647
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£722
- You pay
- £925
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: £152/wk 14 weeks full fee: £380/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 Barnstaple?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Devon County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Devon County CouncilPostcodes: EX32
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Barnstaple
Is nursery availability tight in Barnstaple?
It can be. Devon County Council identifies Barnstaple as one of the county’s highest-demand childcare areas, making early availability checks particularly useful for local families.
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple is primarily served by the EX31 and EX32 postcode districts. Using your full postcode gives a more accurate picture of which nurseries are genuinely close to home or your daily route.
Does North Devon Council manage funded childcare in Barnstaple?
No. Devon County Council manages early years entitlement funding for Barnstaple, including universal, working-parent and eligible two-year-old childcare funding.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Barnstaple?
Eligible working parents can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until their child starts school. The hours available at a particular Barnstaple nursery still depend on how that provider delivers funded places.
How can I check a Barnstaple nursery’s Ofsted rating?
Search Ofsted using the nursery name or Barnstaple postcode. You can check its latest inspection report and registration information before comparing it with other local settings.
What early-years SEND support is available in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple families are covered by Devon’s SEND Local Offer, which includes early-years information and specialist support for children under five with additional or special educational needs.