Area avg from
£70/day*
Little Star Nursery
Elm Hayes Surgery, Clandown Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7SF
Child Led Capacity 9 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Paulton
Compare nurseries in Paulton by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Local childcare includes provision from birth to age 5, while families are supported through the Somer Valley Children and Family Centre service.
Childcare numbers for Paulton
Daily fees range
£65–£80
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
67% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Somerset
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From
£65/day
Noah's Ark Preschool
The Wooden Classroom, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7LW
Child Led Capacity 26 Spaces available
From
£80/day
Footsteps Nursery (Paulton)
Paulton Children's Centre, Plumptre Close, Paulton, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7QY
Child Led Capacity 39 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Paulton
£219/week
· £11388/year
Based on the area average of £73/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 Paulton?
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: BS39
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Paulton
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Paulton?
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 Paulton 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?
Yes. Some 2 year olds get 15 funded hours based on benefits, an EHCP, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Many providers can spread the annual funded hours across more than 38 weeks by offering fewer hours each week.
Can Paulton nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, activities and extra hours can cost extra, but these charges must be optional.
Are there nurseries in Paulton for babies?
Yes. Footsteps Nursery in Paulton provides childcare from birth to age 5.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Early years settings can request additional SEND funding when a child needs support beyond normal nursery provision.
Who should I speak to if I am worried about my child's development?
Speak to the nursery first. If your child is not attending childcare, speak to your health visitor or another professional involved with them.
Which Children and Family Centre covers Paulton?
Paulton is covered by Radstock Children and Family Centre, which serves the wider Somer Valley area.
What support can Paulton families get from the Children and Family Centre?
Families can access parenting help, baby and toddler support, health visiting and activities for children aged 0 to 5.
What postcode covers Paulton nurseries?
Paulton mainly uses the BS39 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.