Nurseries in Warminster
Warminster is a Wiltshire town surrounded by countryside, known for its family-friendly parks, lakeside areas, close ties to Longleat and easy links to Westbury, Frome and Salisbury. Covering postcode district BA12, it includes Boreham, Sambourne, Crockerton and nearby villages. Families appreciate the community feel, outdoor spaces and good range of nursery and preschool options.
Parents in Warminster typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 244 places
Nurseries near you in Warminster
Frequently Asked Questions
In Warminster, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on household circumstances or work status.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds can access 15 funded hours weekly, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds qualify based on circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government contribution to nursery fees.
Nursery fees in Warminster typically range from £55–£110 per day, with minor variation between village and town-centre settings.
All nurseries in Warminster are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding managed by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about outdoor space, activities, wraparound care, staff qualifications and how funded hours are structured across sessions.
Applying for funding
Warminster 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
