From
£81/day
Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club
Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club, Belmont Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7JF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 67 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a largely rural county centred on Hereford and the River Wye, with market towns including Leominster, Ross on Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard and Kington surrounded by smaller villages and countryside. Early years funded childcare across the county is administered by Herefordshire Council, including the universal, working parent and additional support entitlements.
Childcare numbers for Herefordshire
Daily fees range
£30–£81
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
4
44% of nurseries
Funded childcare
9
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
9
Across Herefordshire
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Area avg from
£62/day*
Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd
Leadon Lodge, Bosbury Primary School, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1PX
Outdoor Capacity 24 Spaces available
From
£80/day
Down On The Farm
Norton Brook Farm, Grafton, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8ED
Outdoor Capacity 17 Spaces available
From
£50/day
Wildhearts Outdoor
The Cabin, Shelwick, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3AL
Forest School Capacity 20 Waiting list
From
£30/day
Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery
Whitchurch VA School, Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Spaces available
Area avg from
£73/day*
Shining Stars Pre-School St Weonards Academy
St Weonards Academy, Mount Way, St Weonards, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8NU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 20 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£73/day*
Lord Scudamore Academy Nursery
Lord Scudamore Academy, Friar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0AS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Limited spaces
From
£49/day
The Townsend Nursery
Stretton Grandison, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2TS
Child Led Capacity 26 Spaces available
From
£79/day
Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Nursery and Pre-school
The Beehive, Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 5HA
Child Led Capacity 49 Spaces available
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£186/week
· £9672/year
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Herefordshire?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Herefordshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Herefordshire CouncilPostcodes: HR1–HR9
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Herefordshire
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Herefordshire?
Most Herefordshire addresses use HR1 to HR9, covering Hereford, Kington, Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury and Ross on Wye. A small number of communities near the county boundary use neighbouring WR or SY postcodes.
How much funded childcare can Herefordshire families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age.
Can some 2 year olds get funded childcare without the working parent entitlement?
Yes. Herefordshire's Best Start funding provides eligible 2 year olds from families receiving qualifying support with 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks, giving 570 hours a year.
Can funded childcare be stretched across more of the year?
Yes, where the provider offers it. Herefordshire allows the annual entitlement to be taken as fewer hours each week across as many as 52 weeks, rather than using all the hours during the standard 38 week pattern.
Can I use funded childcare with more than one provider?
Yes. Funded hours can be shared across more than one approved childcare provider, which can help families combine a nursery, pre school or childminder around their weekly routine.
Can I use my funded hours outside Herefordshire?
Yes. Herefordshire funded childcare can be used with eligible providers in neighbouring English council areas such as Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire. The expanded English entitlement cannot be used at providers located in Wales.
What extra nursery costs might I still have to pay?
The funded hours themselves must be available without mandatory charges. Providers may offer optional paid extras such as meals, nappies, additional hours or activities, but parents must be able to opt out of these charges.
What support is available if my child has SEND?
The Herefordshire SEND Local Offer covers support from birth to age 25, including dedicated early years information. Settings supporting children with significant or complex needs may also be able to access Early Years Inclusion Funding, while eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can attract Disability Access Fund support.
Can working foster carers receive funded childcare in Herefordshire?
Yes. Children in foster care aged 9 months to 4 years old may qualify for the working parent entitlement where the foster carer is in paid employment outside their fostering role and the responsible local authority confirms that funded childcare fits the child's care plan.