Nurseries in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a largely rural West Midlands county known for its countryside, market towns and family-friendly communities. Covering postcode districts HR1–HR9, it includes Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard, Kington and surrounding villages. Families benefit from access to riverside walks, National Trust sites, playgrounds, children’s centres, local libraries and well-regarded primary schools. Demand for nursery and preschool places is steady across market towns such as Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye, with many settings offering outdoor-led provision, forest school sessions and small, community-based environments.
Parents in Herefordshire 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
- 2,212 places
Nurseries near you in Herefordshire
Frequently Asked Questions
In Herefordshire, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council-run 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 household 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 Herefordshire generally range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in Hereford, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. Rural settings and smaller community nurseries may offer slightly lower fees depending on location.
All nurseries in Herefordshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Herefordshire Council.
Ask about outdoor space, forest school access, staff turnover, meal options, how funded hours are delivered and any additional charges for extras such as snacks, nappies or trips.
Applying for funding
Herefordshire 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
