Nurseries in Fishponds
Fishponds is a popular East Bristol neighbourhood with a strong community feel, good transport links and access to parks and green spaces. The area offers a wide mix of nurseries, preschools and early years settings, making it appealing to families looking for more affordable childcare options within easy reach of the city centre.
Parents in Fishponds typically pay £81 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £81
- Comparison
- +8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,576 places
Nurseries near you in Fishponds
Frequently Asked Questions
In Fishponds, nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old depending on staffing and availability. School or council nurseries usually offer early years places from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours weekly, 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 can access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government contribution towards nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Fishponds typically range from £60–£120 per day, offering good value compared with Bristol’s inner north and west neighbourhoods.
All nurseries in Fishponds are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Bristol City Council.
Ask about outdoor play access, staff qualifications, the structure of funded hours, and how the nursery supports transitions into local primary schools.
Applying for funding
Fishponds is covered by Bristol City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Bristol City Council website
