Nurseries in Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury is a medieval riverside town where the Severn and Avon meet, with a mix of historic streets and newer housing developments. Families often choose nurseries close to new estates, local business parks and good road links towards Cheltenham, Gloucester and Worcester.
Parents in Tewkesbury typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 270 places
Nurseries near you in Tewkesbury
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tewkesbury, 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 Tewkesbury generally range from £55–£105 per day, with some premium settings charging more for longer days or additional services.
All nurseries in Tewkesbury are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Gloucestershire County Council.
Ask about opening hours for commuters, parking at drop-off, staff stability, how funded hours are used across the week and any extra costs for food or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Tewkesbury 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
