Nurseries in Taunton
Taunton is the county town of Somerset and a key hub for families, commuters and employers across the county. With good rail links to Exeter, Bristol and London, plus easy access to the M5, it attracts working parents looking for reliable nursery and preschool provision close to home and work. The town offers parks, riverside walks, sports clubs and established primary schools, driving strong demand for early years places across the TA1 and TA2 areas.
Parents in Taunton typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is higher than the UK average of £75 per day.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- Same as UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,076 places
Nurseries near you in Taunton
nuuri registered
46 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
2 / 4 inspection score
2 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Taunton, 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 Taunton generally range from £55–£115 per day, with higher rates at settings close to the M5, town centre and popular primary school catchment areas.
All nurseries in Taunton are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to local parks, staff turnover, room transitions, how funded hours are delivered and whether there are any extra charges for meals, nappies, clubs or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Taunton 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
