Nurseries in Salisbury
Salisbury is one of Wiltshire’s most historic and well-connected areas, known for its cathedral, parks, nearby countryside and strong community feel. Covering postcode districts SP1–SP5, it includes central Salisbury, Laverstock, Harnham, Wilton and surrounding villages. Families benefit from rail links to London Waterloo, extensive green space, local museums and reputable primary schools. Nursery demand is consistently strong across the city and commuter villages.
Parents in Salisbury 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
- 3,570 places
Nurseries near you in Salisbury
nuuri registered
18 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
4 / 4 inspection score
10 June 2022
nuuri registered
69 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
26 June 2023
nuuri registered
100 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
24 May 2022
nuuri registered
60 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
4 / 4 inspection score
7 March 2023
nuuri registered
36 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
22 July 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
In Salisbury, 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 Salisbury generally range from £65–£125 per day, with higher rates nearer the city centre and popular commuter villages like Harnham and Laverstock.
All nurseries in Salisbury are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor play space, access to local parks, staff turnover, how funded hours are delivered and any additional charges for meals, consumables or outings.
Applying for funding
Salisbury 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
