Nurseries in Hereford
Hereford is the largest population centre in Herefordshire, offering a wide choice of nurseries, preschool settings and childminders across the city. Families benefit from access to parks, playgrounds, riverside walks, libraries and children’s centres. Demand for early years places is strongest in areas close to primary schools and new housing developments such as Holmer, Whitecross and Belmont.
Parents in Hereford typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,495 places
Nurseries near you in Hereford
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hereford, private nurseries usually take children from around 3 months old, while school nurseries typically 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 household circumstances.
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.
Nursery fees in Hereford typically range from £55–£115 per day, depending on setting type, opening hours and location.
All nurseries in Hereford are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Herefordshire Council.
Ask about staff ratios, access to outdoor space, how meals and snacks are provided, delivery of funded hours, and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Hereford is covered by Herefordshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Herefordshire Council website
