Nurseries in Bedminster
Bedminster is a bustling residential area just south of Bristol city centre, with a mix of traditional terraces, new developments and family housing. It offers convenient access to the city centre, North Street cafes and shops, and a range of nurseries, preschools and childminders serving local families.
Market insights for Bedminster
Parents in Bedminster typically pay £81 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% higher than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 4,442 childcare places available across Bedminster, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Bedminster.
- Average daily cost
- £81
- Comparison
- +8% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 4,442 places
Nurseries near you in Bedminster
- Oldland Pre-School
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Bradley Stoke (Great Park Road)
- Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Webbs Wood Road (Bradley Stoke)
- Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool
- First Sports Coaching - Wick
- Wick Pre-School CIO
- Swineford Nursery and Preschool Ltd
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court
- TS Holiday Camps
- Parkwall Pre-School
- Pandamonium Limited
- North Common Pre-School
- Warmley Preschool
- Longwell Green Pre-School
- Footprints PreSchool Playgroup
- Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery
- Snapdragons Nursery Keynsham
- Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool
- First Steps Opportunity Pre School
- Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham
- Tiddlers Day Nursery Limited
- Tiddlers Pre-School & Chuckles
- Lydstep Nursery
- North Street Nursery
- The Southville Centre Nursery
- Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd
- Little Acers Pre School
- Future Stars Coaching at Almondsbury CofE Primary School
- Olveston Pre-school
- Happy Days Nursery Bradley Stoke
Frequently asked questions
In Bedminster, Bristol, private nurseries often accept babies from around 3 months old, depending on space and staffing. School or council nurseries typically provide places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible sooner based on specific criteria.
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 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Bedminster typically range from £60–£125 per day, with slightly lower fees than some North Bristol neighbourhoods but higher prices for newer settings or those close to commuter routes.
All nurseries in Bedminster are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Bristol City Council.
Ask about opening hours in relation to city-centre commutes, availability of term-time only or all-year places, how funded hours are offered, and arrangements for drop-offs, pick-ups and parking on busy streets.
Applying for funding
Bedminster is covered by Bristol City Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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