Nurseries in Gloucester
Gloucester is a historic cathedral city on the River Severn, with regenerated docks, expanding new-build estates and established suburbs. Families benefit from a wide mix of nurseries close to primary schools, business parks and commuter routes towards Cheltenham, Bristol and the M5.
Parents in Gloucester typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 4,575 places
Nurseries near you in Gloucester
Frequently Asked Questions
In Gloucester, 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 Gloucester generally range from £60–£110 per day, with higher prices in newer developments and settings close to major commuter routes.
All nurseries in Gloucester are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about settling-in sessions, daily routines, outdoor space, communication with parents, how funded hours are offered and any additional charges for food, nappies or activities.
Applying for funding
Gloucester 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
