From
£97/day
Free Rangers Forest School Nursery
The Mill Barn, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2BW
Forest School Capacity 104 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries & Daycare in Somerset
Toddle lists 34 nurseries across Somerset, with the most around Radstock, Bath, Midsomer Norton and Paulton, and more in Portishead, Yeovil and Keynsham. 3 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them Teddy Bear Nursery, and 29 Good.
26 take babies (the most around Bath and Radstock) and 25 are open all year round, and several offer forest school. Of the nurseries that publish a day rate, a typical full day costs around £75, and 17 include meals. 27 accept the 30 funded hours.
Funded childcare in Somerset is run by Somerset Council, while Bath, Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Keynsham come under Bath and North East Somerset Council, and Portishead under North Somerset Council. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near Radstock and Bath, or pick a town below.
How much is nursery in Somerset, and where are they?
A full day at a nursery in Somerset typically costs about £75, or around £1,630 a month full-time before funded hours. The most are in Radstock, Bath and Midsomer Norton, and 26 take babies from 6 months. 25 of the 34 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 26 Oct 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Somerset
Daily fees range
Per day
£17–£97
Outstanding nurseries
9% of nurseries
3
Funded childcare
91% offer funding
31
Total nurseries
Across Somerset
34
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Teddy Bear Nursery
Mardons House, Nightingale Way, Westfield, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 4NL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 26 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Stationhouse Nursery
Stationhouse Nursery, Station Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 7BZ
Forest School Capacity 76 Spaces available
From
£65/day
Barley Wood Nursery
Barley Wood, Long Lane, Wrington, Bristol, North Somerset, BS40 5SA
Outdoor Capacity 90 Waiting list
From
£71/day
Blossom Tree Nursery School
13 Stoke Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 6BQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 69 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 Limited spaces
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 Limited spaces
From
£77/day
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Weston-Super-Mare
6 Whirlwind Road, Weston Business Quarter, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8EF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 105 Spaces available
From
£75/day
Happy Days Nursery Saltford
480 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 32 Spaces available
From
£66/day
Happy Days Pre-School Saltford
Saltford Primary School, Claverton Road, Saltford, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
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
£78/day
Kids Planet Oldfield Road
34 Oldfield Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3ND
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Limited spaces
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22 more nurseries in Somerset, Outstanding first. Page 2 of 2.
- Hidden Garden Day NurseryMidsomer Norton · BA3Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery LtdStreet · BA16Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Kiddi Caru NurseryTaunton · TA1Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Little Star NurseryPaulton · BS39Good6 months to 3 years✓ Open all year
- Mama Bear's Day NurseryYeovil · BA21Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Mogghill Nursery SchoolMidsomer Norton · BA3Good2 to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- The Mill NurseryRadstock · BA3Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours
- Tops YeovilYeovil · BA21Good6 months to 5 years✓ Funded hours✓ Open all year
- Avon Valley Nursery and Pre SchoolBristol · BS31Not Yet Inspected6 months to 5 years£75/day✓ Open all year
- Laurel Farm Steiner KindergartenPeasedown St John · BA2Not Yet Inspected2 to 5 years£17/day
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Types of nursery in Somerset
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Somerset? Here is how many of each we list, from the 34 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 26Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 25Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 8Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 7Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 7Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
- 3Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 31Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Bath and North East Somerset CouncilPostcodes: BA2–BA3 · BS31–BS39
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Nursery questions in Somerset
How much are nursery fees in Somerset?
Among the 25 Somerset nurseries on Toddle that publish a day rate, the middle price is £75 a day and most charge £65 to £80; the lowest published rates we list are around Peasedown St John and the highest around Midsomer Norton.
At £75 a day, a full-time place works out at about £1,630 a month before funded hours, and 17 include meals, for example around Bath and Radstock.
What are the best nurseries in Somerset?
Going by Ofsted, 3 nurseries we list in Somerset are rated Outstanding: Teddy Bear Nursery (Radstock), Free Rangers Forest School Nursery (Midsomer Norton) and Stationhouse Nursery (Portishead).
How many nurseries are there in Somerset?
We list 34 nurseries in Somerset so far, spread over 15 postcode districts, with the biggest groups in Radstock, Bath, Paulton and Midsomer Norton.
Which Somerset nurseries take babies?
Are Somerset nurseries open all year round?
Can I use funded hours at more than 1 nursery?
Yes. Somerset allows funded childcare to be claimed across a maximum of 3 providers at the same time.
What SEND support should I ask a Somerset nursery about?
Ask how the setting follows the Somerset Graduated Response and what support it can provide before requesting specialist help.
Can my child's nursery get extra learning funding?
Yes. Eligible children aged 9 months and over can receive Early Years Pupil Premium through their childcare provider.
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