Nurseries in Quedgeley
Quedgeley is a growing suburb to the south of Gloucester with modern housing estates, retail parks and business areas. It is popular with young families who need nurseries close to the M5, local schools and employment hubs.
Parents in Quedgeley typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,238 places
Nurseries near you in Quedgeley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Quedgeley, 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 Quedgeley generally range from £60–£110 per day, with many settings offering long days to suit commuting parents.
All nurseries in Quedgeley are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about availability for full-day places, parking and drop-off, outdoor play space, how funded hours are delivered and any additional costs for meals, nappies or holiday cover.
Applying for funding
Quedgeley 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
