Nurseries in Yeovil
Yeovil is a major employment and retail centre in South Somerset, popular with families working in aviation, manufacturing and healthcare. With strong road links via the A30 and A37 and rail services from Yeovil Pen Mill and Yeovil Junction, it attracts commuters travelling towards Exeter, Salisbury and London. Demand for nursery and preschool places is high around business parks, hospital sites and established residential areas across BA20, BA21 and BA22.
Parents in Yeovil typically pay £78 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £78
- Comparison
- +4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 523 places
Nurseries near you in Yeovil
Frequently Asked Questions
In Yeovil, 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 Yeovil generally range from £55–£110 per day, with premiums for full-day places close to the hospital, business parks and primary schools.
All nurseries in Yeovil are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Somerset Council.
Ask about parking and drop-off, how the nursery supports shift-working or commuting parents, flexible hours, funded sessions and any extra charges for meals, nappies, clubs or trips.
Applying for funding
Yeovil 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
