Nurseries in Lydney
Lydney is a small town on the edge of the Forest of Dean and the River Severn, popular with families who want access to both countryside and routes towards Gloucester and South Wales. Local nurseries often make strong use of outdoor space and forest school-style activities.
Parents in Lydney typically pay £76 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £76
- Comparison
- +1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 324 places
Nurseries near you in Lydney
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lydney, 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 Lydney generally range from £55–£100 per day, with some smaller rural settings offering lower rates than larger town-centre nurseries.
All nurseries in Lydney are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about forest school sessions, access to woodland and outdoor space, transport links, how funded hours are delivered and any additional charges for meals, nappies or holiday clubs.
Applying for funding
Lydney 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
