Nurseries in Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye is a thriving market town near the Gloucestershire border, known for its riverside walks, community events and strong primary schools. The town and surrounding villages offer several nurseries and early years providers, with growing demand from families moving into new housing developments.
Parents in Ross-on-Wye 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
- 272 places
Nurseries near you in Ross-on-Wye
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Ross-on-Wye typically accept children from 3 months old. School nurseries tend to offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after a child's 3rd birthday.
All 3 and 4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours, with many eligible for 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds and eligible working parents of babies from 9 months old may also receive funded childcare.
Typical nursery fees in Ross-on-Wye range from £55–£110 per day.
Ofsted regulates all early years settings in Ross-on-Wye.
Ask about outdoor provision, forest school opportunities, meal options, how funded hours are delivered and any extra charges.
Applying for funding
Ross-on-Wye is covered by Herefordshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Herefordshire Council website
