Nurseries in Teignbridge
Teignbridge includes a mix of seaside towns, market centres and growing family neighbourhoods. Covering postcode districts TQ12–TQ14 and parts of EX6–EX7, it includes Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Kingsteignton and nearby villages. Families benefit from coastal access, moorland, parks, children’s centres, good transport links and popular primary schools. Nursery and preschool demand is strong in Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton and commuter areas serving Exeter and Torbay.
Parents in Teignbridge typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 946 places
Nurseries near you in Teignbridge
Frequently Asked Questions
In Teignbridge, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries typically 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 parental 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 Teignbridge typically range from £55–£110 per day, with higher prices in Newton Abbot, Dawlish and Teignmouth.
All nurseries in Teignbridge are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Devon County Council.
Ask about opening hours suitable for commuting, access to outdoor play, staff turnover, and how funded hours fit with term-time or year-round schedules.
Applying for funding
Teignbridge is covered by Devon County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Devon County Council website
