Nurseries in Horfield
Horfield is a family-friendly North Bristol neighbourhood close to major employers, retail parks and green spaces. With a growing number of young families, it offers a range of nurseries, preschools and school-based early years settings, along with parks, leisure centres and community facilities.
Parents in Horfield 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
- 405 places
Nurseries near you in Horfield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Horfield, nurseries often welcome children from around 3 months old, depending on availability. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare starts 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 with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds may qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old can access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare offers a 20 percent government contribution towards nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Horfield generally range from £60–£125 per day, with good value across both private and school-linked early years settings.
All nurseries in Horfield are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Bristol City Council.
Ask about outdoor areas, proximity to parks, staff turnover, how funded hours are delivered and whether the nursery offers term-time or all-year places.
Applying for funding
Horfield 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
