Nurseries in Southam
Southam is a growing market town located between Leamington Spa, Rugby and Banbury. Covering postcode district CV47, it includes neighbourhoods such as Bishops Itchington, Stockton and Long Itchington. With expanding family housing and good access to the M40 and A423, Southam has rising nursery demand, particularly around new estates and popular primary schools.
Parents in Southam 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
- 425 places
Nurseries near you in Southam
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 Southam typically range from £55–£110 per day, with increased demand around primary school catchments and expanding estates.
All nurseries in Southam are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Warwickshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play, mealtime arrangements, curriculum approach, funded hours availability and staff experience.
Applying for funding
Southam 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
