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Stationhouse Nursery
Stationhouse Nursery, Station Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 7BZ
Forest School Capacity 76 Limited spaces
Childcare numbers for Portishead
Daily fees range
£71
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
50% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Somerset
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Blossom Tree Nursery School
13 Stoke Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 6BQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 69 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Portishead
£213/week
· £11076/year
Based on the area average of £71/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 Portishead?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to North Somerset Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit North Somerset CouncilPostcodes: BS20
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Nursery questions in Portishead
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Portishead?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the funding period after their child turns 9 months.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Portishead get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week, normally for 38 weeks each year.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. North Somerset provides a separate 15 hour entitlement for eligible 2 year olds, alongside the working parent entitlement.
Do I need a childcare code for funded hours?
Working parent funding and funded places for eligible 2 year olds require a valid code. The universal 15 hours for 3 and 4 year olds does not.
Can funded childcare be stretched across more weeks?
Yes. The annual entitlement can be spread across more weeks, with fewer funded hours used each week.
How many nursery places are available around Portishead?
The 2025 childcare assessment recorded 131 places in Portishead East, 294 in Portishead North, 288 in Portishead South and 96 in Portishead West. Actual vacancies still depend on age group and staffing.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Eligible children can receive top up funding when they need additional support beyond their standard early years provision.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Portishead?
Yes. An eligible child receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £975 a year for 1 nominated early years provider.
Is there a Family Hub in Portishead?
Yes. Best Start Family Hub Portishead is at St Barnabas Centre, West Hill, BS20 6LN.
When is Portishead Family Hub open?
The hub is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm.
Does Portishead Family Hub have facilities for children with additional needs?
Yes. The building has accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility with a ceiling hoist, raised bed and adapted toilet.
What postcode covers Portishead nurseries?
Portishead mainly uses the BS20 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery places.