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£62/day*
Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery and Preschool
Curie Avenue, Harwell International Business Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 94 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Didcot
Didcot is a growing South Oxfordshire town whose development has been closely linked to the Great Western Railway and Didcot Parkway. Established neighbourhoods now sit alongside newer communities such as Great Western Park, with further growth continuing around the town. Didcot is centred on the OX11 postcode district, while funded early years childcare is administered by Oxfordshire County Council.
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Funded childcare
0
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Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Didcot
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/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 Didcot?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Oxfordshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Oxfordshire County CouncilPostcodes: OX11
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Nursery questions in Didcot
What postcode covers nurseries in Didcot?
OX11 is the main postcode district for Didcot and also extends into some surrounding communities. Checking the full address can help when comparing childcare within the town.
Is Great Western Park part of Didcot?
Yes. Great Western Park is a major newer residential area of Didcot, with homes and community facilities on the western side of the town.
How much funded childcare can Didcot 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, normally across 38 weeks of the year.
Are childcare places for younger children under pressure in Didcot?
They can be. Oxfordshire's 2026 childcare planning identifies Didcot and surrounding areas as having one of the county's highest sufficiency concerns for children aged 9 to 23 months and for 2 year olds. Families needing particular days or full day care may therefore want to secure a place early.
Does qualifying for 30 funded hours guarantee a nursery place?
No. Funding eligibility does not guarantee a place at a particular Didcot nursery or your preferred days and sessions. Providers can also choose whether to offer 15 hours, 30 hours or another funded pattern.
Can funded hours be spread across more of the year?
Yes, where the provider offers stretched funding. Families can use fewer funded hours each week across more weeks instead of taking the full entitlement over the standard 38 week pattern.
What extra costs might I still pay at a Didcot nursery?
Funded childcare covers the eligible hours, but there may still be separate charges for meals, nappies, additional private hours or optional activities. These costs should be clear when comparing the overall price of a nursery place.
What additional support is available if my child has SEND?
Oxfordshire early years settings can access support including Inclusion Funding and Early Years Additional Funding for eligible children. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance alongside funded early education may also qualify for £975 a year in Disability Access Fund for their nominated setting during 2026 to 2027.