Nurseries in Stroud
Stroud is a creative market town at the meeting point of five valleys, known for its independent shops, green spaces and community feel. Surrounding villages such as Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Woodchester are popular with families looking for nurseries close to countryside and good primary schools.
Parents in Stroud 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
- 3,402 places
Nurseries near you in Stroud
Frequently Asked Questions
In Stroud, 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 Stroud and surrounding villages generally range from £60–£115 per day, with higher rates in affluent valley villages and settings with extended opening hours.
All nurseries in Stroud are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about outdoor learning, forest school activities, staff ratios, how funded hours are structured and any extra costs for meals, nappies or wraparound care.
Applying for funding
Stroud 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
