Nurseries in Minehead
Minehead is a coastal town on the edge of Exmoor National Park, combining seaside living with countryside access. Tourism, hospitality and outdoor activities shape local employment, and families often look for nursery and preschool places that offer flexible hours and strong outdoor learning. Demand is focused around TA24 and surrounding villages along the coast and into Exmoor.
Parents in Minehead 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
- 188 places
Nurseries near you in Minehead
Frequently Asked Questions
In Minehead, 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 Minehead generally range from £55–£100 per day, with some settings offering term-time or flexible patterns to support seasonal work.
All nurseries in Minehead are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about outdoor and beach-based learning, how the nursery supports seasonal or shift work, funded hours options and any extra costs for meals, trips or wraparound care.
Applying for funding
Minehead is covered by Somerset Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Somerset Council website
