Nurseries in Frome
Frome is a creative market town in eastern Somerset, popular with young families, remote workers and commuters to Bath, Bristol and London. Its independent shops, arts scene and community events attract parents seeking nurturing, play-rich early years environments. Demand for nursery and preschool places is strong across BA11, particularly near primary schools, parks and walking routes into the town centre.
Parents in Frome 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
- 434 places
Nurseries near you in Frome
Frequently Asked Questions
In Frome, 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 Frome generally range from £60–£115 per day, with higher rates at smaller settings and those offering forest school or specialist curricula.
All nurseries in Frome are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about outdoor and nature-based learning, staff stability, how the nursery communicates with parents, how funded hours are delivered and any extra costs for snacks, outings or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Frome 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
