From
£84/day
The Garden at Kingswood
Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 5SD
Child Led Capacity 100 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Bath
Compare nurseries in Bath by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Families are covered by Bath and North East Somerset Council, with local help available through Children's Centres and the new Best Start Family Hub in Twerton.
Childcare numbers for Bath
Daily fees range
£78–£94
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
4
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
4
Across Somerset
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From
£78/day
Kids Planet Oldfield Road
34 Oldfield Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3ND
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Spaces available
From
£80/day
Kids Planet Midford Road
105 Midford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5RX
Outdoor Capacity 39 Spaces available
From
£94/day
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Bath
Kellaway Lane, Combe Down, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5EA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 72 Waiting list
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Bath?
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Bath.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £84 (for a 10-hour day)
All-ages average from 4 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Bath
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Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
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Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£1,092
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£1,092
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Bath
£1,092/month
· £13,104/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £252.00
- Per year, after funding
- £13,104
Daily price used: £84 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £252.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Bath?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Bath and North East Somerset Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Bath and North East Somerset CouncilPostcodes: BA1–BA2
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Bath
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Bath?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Bath get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks from the term after their 3rd birthday.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Bath?
Yes. Some 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours based on benefits, an EHCP, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. The 15 hour entitlement can be stretched across more than 38 weeks if your childcare provider offers this.
Can Bath nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, snacks, nappies, trips and extra hours can cost extra, but these charges must be optional.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Inclusion Support Funding can help eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years who need additional support at their setting.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Bath?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can get £938 a year for their nominated early years provider.
Who should I speak to if I am worried about my child's development?
Speak to your nursery or childminder first. If your child is not attending a setting, speak to your health visitor or another professional involved with them.
Is there a Family Hub in Bath?
Yes. The Best Start Family Hub at 80 Dominion Road, Twerton, BA2 1DF opened on 10 September 2026.
Is there a Children's Centre in central Bath?
Yes. Bath Children and Family Centre is at 12 Charlotte Street, BA1 2NE and runs free groups for families with children under 5.
What postcode areas cover Bath nurseries?
Bath nurseries are mainly spread across BA1 and BA2. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest childcare places.