From
£74/day
Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery
Edinburgh Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HF
Play-Based Capacity 50 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Isle of Wight
Across the Isle of Wight, childcare is spread between larger towns such as Newport, Ryde and Cowes and smaller coastal and rural communities. The Island has enough early-years places overall, but many providers reported waiting lists or being fully booked into 2026, making current availability especially important for parents comparing nurseries.
Childcare numbers for Isle of Wight
Daily fees range
£60–£74
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
20% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
60% offer funding
Total nurseries
5
Across Isle of Wight
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Area avg from
£71/day*
Wonder House
Ryde Youth Centre, 97 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2SZ
Play-Based Capacity 68 Spaces available
From
£60/day
West Wight Nursery
Summers Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HQ
Play-Based Capacity 72 Spaces available
Area avg from
£71/day*
Godshill Griffins Childcare
Godshill County Primary School, School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
Area avg from
£71/day*
Westhill Nursery at Ryde School
West Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Isle of Wight
£201/week
· £10452/year
Based on the area average of £67/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Isle of Wight?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Isle of Wight Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Isle of Wight CouncilPostcodes: PO31–PO39
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Isle of Wight
Are there enough nursery places on the Isle of Wight?
Overall, yes. The 2026 childcare assessment recorded 2,431 places across 76 childcare providers, although availability varies and some providers are operating waiting lists.
How much do nurseries cost on the Isle of Wight?
Average 2025 nursery fees were about £7.77 an hour for under-2s, £7.05 for 2-year-olds and £6.51 for 3- and 4-year-olds. Individual providers may charge differently.
What are Ofsted results like for Isle of Wight childcare?
As of December 2025, 99% of inspected early-years providers were rated Good or Outstanding, compared with 98% nationally under the previous Ofsted framework.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours on the Isle of Wight?
Yes. Eligible working parents can access up to 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months to 4 years old. Some providers can stretch the entitlement over more weeks using fewer hours each week.
Are Isle of Wight nurseries open at weekends?
Weekend childcare is limited. The latest Isle of Wight assessment reported no surveyed early-years provider offering weekend provision, despite identified demand for more flexible childcare.
Is childcare accessible by public transport on the Isle of Wight?
For many families, yes. The 2025 survey found 84% of nursery and preschool providers were within a five-minute walk of a main bus route, with another 14% served by a local town bus route.