Nurseries in Shipston-on-Stour
Shipston-on-Stour is a popular South Warwickshire town offering a village-style community feel with strong family amenities. Covering postcode district CV36, it includes areas such as Tidmington, Barcheston and nearby hamlets. With growing family housing and good access to Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, nursery demand is consistently strong across the area.
Parents in Shipston-on-Stour typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is lower than the UK average of £75 per day.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- Same as UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 129 places
Nurseries near you in Shipston-on-Stour
Frequently Asked Questions
In Warwickshire, 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 Shipston-on-Stour typically range from £60–£110 per day, with higher rates in central and Cotswold-border areas.
All nurseries in Shipston-on-Stour are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Warwickshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play, meal provision, teacher qualifications, funded hours arrangements and support for transitions to school.
Applying for funding
Shipston-on-Stour is covered by Warwickshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Warwickshire County Council website
