Nurseries in Wokingham
Wokingham is one of Berkshire’s most sought-after family areas, known for its excellent schools, green neighbourhoods and strong community feel. Covering postcode districts RG40 and RG41, it includes Wokingham Town, Winnersh, Woosehill, Emmbrook and Barkham. Families benefit from the Elizabeth line at nearby Reading, South Western Railway services, and road connections via the M4 and A329(M). The area offers parks, lakes, playgrounds, nature walks, sports clubs and modern leisure facilities. With a growing family population and high-performing schools, demand for nursery and preschool places is consistently strong across Wokingham and Winnersh.
Parents in Wokingham typically pay £84 per day for childcare, which is slightly 12% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £84
- Comparison
- +12% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,100 places
Nurseries near you in Wokingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Wokingham, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually take children from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility possible for some 2 year olds or working parents.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours each week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may receive funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent top up on payments.
Nursery fees in Wokingham usually range from £80–£145 per day, with settings near highly rated schools often at the higher end.
All nurseries in Wokingham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by the local unitary authority.
Ask about outdoor areas, staff turnover, waiting list length, how funded hours are delivered and what is included in the daily fee.
Applying for funding
Wokingham is covered by Wokingham Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wokingham Borough Council website
