Nurseries in Stonehouse
Stonehouse is a small town near Stroud with good rail and road links, popular with families commuting towards Gloucester, Bristol and Swindon. Local nurseries serve both Stonehouse and nearby villages, often offering close links with primary schools and countryside access.
Parents in Stonehouse typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 127 places
Nurseries near you in Stonehouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Stonehouse, 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 Stonehouse generally range from £55–£110 per day, with some settings offering flexible sessions for part-time working parents.
All nurseries in Stonehouse are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about links with local schools, outdoor learning opportunities, how funded hours are used across the week and any additional costs for meals, trips or wraparound care.
Applying for funding
Stonehouse is covered by Gloucestershire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Gloucestershire County Council website
