Nurseries in Wincanton
Wincanton is a small Somerset town on the A303, making it a convenient base for families travelling between London and the South West. Local employment, logistics and nearby rural communities mean parents often look for flexible nursery and preschool provision across BA9, including term-time and full-year options.
Parents in Wincanton typically pay £80 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £80
- Comparison
- +6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 157 places
Nurseries near you in Wincanton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wincanton, 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 Wincanton generally range from £55–£100 per day, often slightly lower than larger Somerset towns while still offering full-day and part-time options.
All nurseries in Wincanton are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about opening hours for A303 commuters, how the nursery supports transitions to local primary schools, funded hours patterns and any additional charges for meals, nappies or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Wincanton is covered by Somerset Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Somerset Council website
