Nurseries in Street
Street is a large village in Somerset best known for Clarks Village outlet centre and its close links with neighbouring Glastonbury. Families benefit from good local schools, employment in retail and manufacturing, and access to the Somerset Levels countryside. Nursery and preschool demand is strong across BA16, especially for parents working in retail, education and commuting to Wells or Bridgwater.
Parents in Street typically pay £78 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £78
- Comparison
- +4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 276 places
Nurseries near you in Street
Frequently Asked Questions
In Street, 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 Street generally range from £55–£105 per day, with some settings offering extended days to support retail and shift-working parents.
All nurseries in Street are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about parking near busy retail areas, outdoor play opportunities, how the nursery manages pick-up around peak shopping times, funded hours options and any extra charges for meals or extended care.
Applying for funding
Street is covered by Somerset Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Somerset Council website
