Nurseries in Melksham
Melksham is a growing Wiltshire town popular with young families due to its newer housing developments, parks and proximity to Chippenham, Trowbridge and Bath. Covering postcode district SN12, it includes Bowerhill, Shaw, Whitley and surrounding areas. Families benefit from good road links, local sports facilities, riverside walks and a steady supply of early years settings.
Parents in Melksham 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
- 401 places
Nurseries near you in Melksham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Melksham, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School or 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 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 Melksham typically range from £55–£110 per day, with slightly higher rates in Bowerhill and areas close to popular schools.
All nurseries in Melksham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play facilities, wraparound options, staff ratios, and how funded hours are scheduled across the week.
Applying for funding
Melksham is covered by Wiltshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wiltshire Council website
