Nurseries in Calne
Calne is a popular North Wiltshire town with a growing family population, access to countryside, strong schools and links to Chippenham, Devizes and Swindon. Covering postcode district SN11, it includes Quemerford, Lansdowne Park and surrounding villages. Families enjoy its community facilities, cycle routes and steady selection of nursery and preschool options.
Parents in Calne typically pay £81 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £81
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 301 places
Nurseries near you in Calne
nuuri registered
45 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
12 October 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
In Calne, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries commonly offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2 year olds 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 30 hours. Some 2 year olds qualify based on need, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent top up toward childcare costs.
Nursery fees in Calne generally range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in Lansdowne Park and village-based settings.
All nurseries in Calne are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor access, wraparound availability, staffing levels, funded hour flexibility and any additional consumable or meal charges.
Applying for funding
Calne is covered by Wiltshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wiltshire Council website
