Nurseries in Torbay
Torbay is a coastal unitary authority made up of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Known as the English Riviera, it is popular with families for its beaches, parks, community centres and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering postcode districts TQ1–TQ5, the area offers a wide range of nurseries and preschools, with demand strongest around Torquay and Paignton town centres, new housing developments and commuter routes into Exeter and South Devon.
Parents in Torbay typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,855 places
Nurseries near you in Torbay
Frequently Asked Questions
In Torbay, 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 Torbay typically range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in Torquay and Paignton where demand is strong and places can be limited near schools.
All nurseries in Torbay are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Torbay Council.
Ask about access to outdoor space, flexibility for parents working in tourism or hospitality, meal charges, waiting list times and how funded hours are delivered across the year.
Applying for funding
Torbay is covered by Torbay Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Torbay Council website
