Nurseries in Torridge
Torridge is a rural and coastal district with strong community networks and a mix of day nurseries and preschools. Covering postcode districts EX22, EX23, EX38 and EX39, it includes Bideford, Great Torrington, Holsworthy and Clovelly. Families benefit from beaches, countryside, local parks, community groups and accessible childcare options in market towns. Nursery and preschool demand varies but is strongest in Bideford, Great Torrington and commuter areas near North Devon and Cornwall.
Parents in Torridge typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 455 places
Nurseries near you in Torridge
Frequently Asked Questions
In Torridge, 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 Torridge generally range from £50–£100 per day, with higher rates in Bideford and areas close to North Devon's popular coastal spots.
All nurseries in Torridge are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Devon County Council.
Ask about flexibility for rural travel, outdoor and nature-based provision, staff retention and how the setting manages mixed-age groups common in smaller nurseries.
Applying for funding
Torridge 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
