Nurseries in Trowbridge
Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire with a mix of residential neighbourhoods, parks, schools and family-focused amenities. Covering postcode district BA14, it includes Hilperton, Paxcroft Mead, Staverton and surrounding areas. Families benefit from rail links to Bath and Bristol, nearby countryside, shops and community facilities. Nursery demand is steady across the town and its modern housing developments.
Parents in Trowbridge typically pay £82 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £82
- Comparison
- +8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 764 places
Nurseries near you in Trowbridge
Frequently Asked Questions
In Trowbridge, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a 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 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 Trowbridge typically range from £55–£115 per day, with slightly higher rates in Hilperton and Paxcroft Mead.
All nurseries in Trowbridge are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor facilities, flexible hours, holiday charges, staff training and how funded hours are delivered.
Applying for funding
Trowbridge is covered by Wiltshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wiltshire Council website
