Nurseries in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire includes towns such as Didcot, Thame, Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames. It is a popular family area offering good schools, new housing developments and strong transport links to Reading, Oxford and London. Demand for early years places is high in Didcot and Henley, where many nurseries run near capacity.
Parents in South Oxfordshire typically pay £83 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £83
- Comparison
- +10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,929 places
Nurseries near you in South Oxfordshire
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months, with school nurseries offering places from 2 or 3 depending on availability. Funded hours begin the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with 30 hours for eligible working families, plus funded support for eligible 2 year olds and children from 9 months in qualifying working households.
Nursery fees generally range from £70–£145 per day, with Henley and Didcot at the higher end.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in South Oxfordshire, with funding administered by Oxfordshire County Council.
Ask about drop-off parking, opening hours, outdoor space and any additional charges for meals or nappies.
Applying for funding
South Oxfordshire is covered by Oxfordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Oxfordshire County Council website
