Nurseries in Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet is a historic market town in the Mendip area of Somerset, with good road links to Wells, Frome, Bath and the A37 towards Bristol. Families living in town and surrounding villages look for convenient nursery and preschool options that fit commuting patterns and local school choices across the BA4 area.
Parents in Shepton Mallet typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 172 places
Nurseries near you in Shepton Mallet
Frequently Asked Questions
In Shepton Mallet, 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 Shepton Mallet generally range from £55–£105 per day, with some variation between town-centre settings and those serving surrounding rural communities.
All nurseries in Shepton Mallet are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about opening hours for commuting to Bath or Bristol, transport and parking, outdoor space, links with local primary schools, funded hours options and any additional costs for meals or holiday cover.
Applying for funding
Shepton Mallet 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
