Nurseries in Bath
Bath is a historic city in Somerset known for its Georgian architecture, UNESCO status and strong appeal to families. With close proximity to countryside, good rail links and high-quality early years settings, it offers attractive opportunities for nurseries, preschools and family-friendly childcare provision.
Parents in Bath typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 11% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +11% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 4,510 places
Nurseries near you in Bath
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bath, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old (depending on staffing and availability). School or council nurseries generally begin early years placements at age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, and some 2 year olds may qualify earlier depending on household circumstances.
Across England all 3- and 4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 % government top-up to help with nursery costs. In Somerset, local authority guidance provides details on eligibility. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Nursery fees in Bath typically range from around £65–£140 per day depending on setting, age, inclusion of meals/extras and location within or outside the city centre.
All nurseries in Bath are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Ask about outdoor play and green space access, staff qualifications and turnover, how funded hours are structured, whether meals/ nappies/trips are included or extra, and flexibility for term-time vs all-year attendance.
Applying for funding
Bath is covered by Somerset Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Somerset Council website
