Childcare in North Somerset
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
267
Providers
149
Nurseries
12.4%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in North Somerset
- Keepers Gate Forest SchoolWeston super Mare · Outstanding
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- Clevedon Montessori Nursery SchoolClevedon · Outstanding
- Highdale Day NurseryClevedon · Outstanding
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- The NurseryBristol · Outstanding
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- Springboard Opportunity Group- ClevedonClevedon · Outstanding
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- Red Bus Nursery & Pre-SchoolBristol · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in North Somerset
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in North Somerset?
North Somerset has 267 registered childcare providers: 149 nurseries and 118 childminders.
How good are nurseries in North Somerset?
12.4% of rated providers in North Somerset hold an Outstanding grade (21 Outstanding, 148 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in North Somerset?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in North Somerset. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.