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The Wantage Nursery & Preschool
6-7 Church Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8BL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 46 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Wantage
Wantage is a historic Oxfordshire market town in the Vale of White Horse, centred around its Market Place and closely associated with King Alfred the Great, who was born in the town. Wantage is centred on the OX12 postcode district and has expanded through newer residential areas around its historic core. Funded early years childcare is administered by Oxfordshire County Council.
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1
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£186/week
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Wantage?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Oxfordshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Wantage
What postcode covers nurseries in Wantage?
OX12 is the main postcode district for Wantage. It also extends into nearby communities, so the full address is useful when comparing childcare within and around the town.
Is Grove included when looking for nurseries in Wantage?
Grove is a separate village immediately north of Wantage, although the two settlements are closely connected. Families may find childcare in either area practical depending on home, work and daily travel arrangements.
How much funded childcare can Wantage 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 based on 38 weeks of the year.
How early should I look for a nursery place in Wantage?
It is sensible to start looking before you need the place, particularly if you need specific weekdays, long sessions or childcare for a baby. Being eligible for funded hours does not guarantee that your preferred setting will have availability for the exact timetable you need.
Can I use fewer than 30 funded hours each week?
Yes. You do not have to use your full entitlement. Some providers also offer stretched funding, allowing annual funded hours to be spread across more weeks using fewer hours each week.
Can I split funded childcare between two settings?
Yes. Funded hours can be divided between eligible providers, such as combining a nursery with another early years setting or childminder. The total funded hours claimed must remain within your child’s entitlement.
Why might a funded nursery place still have extra costs?
Funded hours cover the eligible early education and childcare. A setting may charge separately for meals, nappies, additional private hours or optional activities, so these costs are worth checking when comparing the overall price of a nursery place.
When do working parent funded hours start?
The entitlement begins from the term after your child reaches the qualifying age and your family meets the eligibility requirements. The main funding periods start on 1 January, 1 April and 1 September, with applications required before the relevant deadline.
What additional help can a Wantage nursery receive for a child with SEND?
Oxfordshire early years settings can access SEND Inclusion Funding and Early Years Additional Funding where eligible children need extra support. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance alongside funded early education may also qualify for £975 a year in Disability Access Fund during 2026 to 2027.