Nurseries in Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a fast-growing town in Somerset with significant industry, logistics and energy-related employment, including easy access to the M5. The town attracts families working locally and commuting to Bristol, Taunton and further afield. Residential developments around TA5, TA6 and TA7, combined with new jobs, have driven strong and sustained demand for nursery and preschool places.
Parents in Bridgwater typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 895 places
Nurseries near you in Bridgwater
nuuri registered
91 places
Ages 1 months to 55 months
2 / 4 inspection score
9 April 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bridgwater, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
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 Bridgwater generally range from £55–£105 per day, with higher prices at settings close to motorway junctions, new housing estates and major employment sites.
All nurseries in Bridgwater are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about opening hours for shift and early starts, outdoor play opportunities, staff qualifications, how funded hours are scheduled and whether there are any additional charges for meals, nappies or wraparound care.
Applying for funding
Bridgwater 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
