Town childcare guide

Nurseries in Tadley

Tadley is a north west Hampshire town close to the Berkshire border, with its modern growth strongly linked to nearby Aldermaston. Despite expanding significantly since the 1950s, the town retains a more rural setting than many larger Hampshire communities. Tadley is centred on the RG26 postcode district, with funded early years childcare administered by Hampshire County Council.

Postcodes: RG26

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Outstanding nurseries
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Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath
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£72/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath

White Lion Court, Hollybush Farm, Stoney Heath, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5SL
Montessori Capacity 49 Limited spaces
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What will nursery cost in Tadley?

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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 £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Tadley list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate

You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,343
Free hours (30 a week)
−£589
You pay
£754

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: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/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.
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Nursery questions in Tadley

What postcode covers nurseries in Tadley?

RG26 is the main postcode district for Tadley. It also extends into nearby villages and rural areas, so checking the full address can help when comparing childcare around the town.

Is Tadley in Hampshire or Berkshire?

Tadley is in Hampshire, although it sits directly beside the Berkshire boundary. Hampshire County Council therefore administers funded early years childcare for settings based in Tadley.

How much funded childcare can Tadley families receive?

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, equivalent to 1,140 hours over a standard funded year.

Can I live in Tadley but use funded childcare across the Berkshire border?

Yes. Funded childcare is not restricted to the council area where your child lives. If a Tadley family chooses an eligible setting in Berkshire, the local authority where that setting is based handles the funding.

Can Tadley funded childcare be stretched across more of the year?

Yes, where the provider offers a stretched arrangement. Instead of using the full entitlement over 38 weeks, families can use fewer funded hours each week across more weeks of the year.

What happens if my working circumstances change?

If you stop meeting the working parent eligibility rules, a grace period can allow an existing funded place to continue temporarily while your circumstances change. A child generally cannot start a new working parent funded place for the first time once the code is already in its grace period.

Can funded hours be split between two childcare providers?

Yes. Families can divide their funded entitlement between eligible providers, such as a nursery and a childminder. The providers need to agree how the hours are divided so the combined claim stays within the child's entitlement.

What extra nursery costs might I still have to pay?

Funded childcare covers the eligible early education hours, but providers may offer separately charged meals, nappies, additional hours or optional activities. These extras should not prevent a child from accessing their funded entitlement.

What additional support is available if my child has SEND?

Hampshire provides SEN Inclusion Funding for children who need additional support within an early years setting. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance and funded early education may also qualify for Disability Access Fund, which helps the setting improve access and inclusion.