Nurseries in Cotswold
The Cotswold district covers picturesque market towns and villages such as Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold. Families are attracted by character properties, countryside living and well-regarded schools, with nursery demand strongest in and around Cirencester and commuter routes towards Cheltenham, Swindon and Oxford.
Parents in Cotswold typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,186 places
Nurseries near you in Cotswold
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Cotswold district, 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 the Cotswolds generally range from £65–£130 per day, with premium prices in popular villages and near independent schools.
All nurseries in the Cotswold district are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about transport links, outdoor learning, links with local schools, how funded hours are offered term-time or all year and any additional charges for meals, trips or extended hours.
Applying for funding
Cotswold is covered by Gloucestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Gloucestershire County Council website
