Nurseries in Chard
Chard is a South Somerset town close to the Devon and Dorset borders, popular with families who value a smaller-town feel and good access to countryside. Many parents commute towards Yeovil, Taunton, Exeter or along the A30, so full-day nursery and preschool provision around TA20 and nearby villages is in regular demand.
Parents in Chard 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
- 166 places
Nurseries near you in Chard
Frequently Asked Questions
In Chard, 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 Chard generally range from £55–£100 per day, with some settings offering lower rates than larger Somerset towns while still providing full-day and term-time options.
All nurseries in Chard are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about opening hours for commuting, how the nursery supports transitions into local primary schools, funded hours patterns and any additional costs for meals, nappies or holiday cover.
Applying for funding
Chard 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
