Nurseries in Southville
Southville is one of Bristol’s most popular areas for young families, known for its colourful houses, community feel and proximity to North Street. The neighbourhood offers a strong mix of nurseries, preschools and early years settings within walking distance of parks, cafés and the harbourside.
Market insights for Southville
Parents in Southville typically pay £81 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% higher than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 4,418 childcare places available across Southville, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Southville.
- Average daily cost
- £81
- Comparison
- +8% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 4,418 places
Nurseries near you in Southville
- Oldland Pre-School
- Kiddi Caru Great Park Road, Bristol, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
- Kiddi Caru Webbs Wood Road, Bristol, a GrandirUK Day Nursery
- Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool
- First Sports Coaching - Wick
- Wick Pre-School CIO
- Swineford Nursery and Preschool Ltd
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court
- Pandamonium Limited
- North Common Pre-School
- Warmley Preschool
- Longwell Green Pre-School
- Footprints PreSchool Playgroup
- Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery
- Snapdragons Nursery Keynsham
- Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool
- First Steps Opportunity Pre School
- Orchard Lea Nursery Keynsham
- Tiddlers Day Nursery Limited
- Tiddlers Pre-School & Chuckles
- Lydstep Nursery
- North Street Nursery
- The Southville Centre Nursery
- Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd
- Little Acers Pre School
- Future Stars Coaching at Almondsbury CofE Primary School
- Olveston Pre-school
- Happy Days Nursery Bradley Stoke
- Little Acorns Pre School
- Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School
Frequently asked questions
In Southville, Bristol, private nurseries commonly accept children from around 3 months old, depending on 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 household circumstances or working 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 Southville usually range from £65–£135 per day, with higher fees for modern or all-inclusive settings close to North Street and the harbourside.
All nurseries in Southville are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Bristol City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, meal provision, how funded hours are delivered, and flexibility around pick-up and drop-off for parents commuting into the city centre.
Applying for funding
Southville is covered by Bristol City Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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