Do nurseries in BS26 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in BS26?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in BS26, Winscombe

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of BS26, Winscombe, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 0
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 7

Find your best match

Distance

Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingWeareAxbridge · BS26 2JU

Weare, Axbridge

Notting Hill Nursery

Badgworth Barns, Notting Hill Way · BS26 2JU

0.9 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Axbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 52 places and run by Poole, Emma Tamsin.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingTarnockAxbridge · BS26 2SA

Tarnock, Axbridge

Yew Trees

Yew Tree Nursery, Yew Tree Farm · BS26 2SA

1.5 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodAug 2021Full day care100 places

A full day care nursery in Axbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2021. Registered for 100 places and run by Bridgwater Young Men's Christian Association.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingThe LynchWinscombe · BS25 1AR

The Lynch, Winscombe

The Rainbow Montessori Nursery School

BS25 1AR

2.4 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodOct 2023Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Winscombe, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Abacus Nursery (SW) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingWinscombeNorth Somerset · BS25 1HH

Winscombe, North Somerset

Future Stars Coaching at Winscombe Primary School

Winscombe Woodborough Primary School, Moorham Road · BS25 1HH

2.9 miles from BS26

Not yet gradedFull day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Winscombe. Registered for 20 places and run by Future Stars Coaching Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingCheddarSomerset · BS27 3EB

Cheddar, Somerset

Little Adventures Nursery

Unit 11, Cheddar Business Park · BS27 3EB

3.1 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care61 places

A full day care nursery in Cheddar, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 61 places and run by Little Adventures Nurseries 2 Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingHillfieldCheddar · BS27 3HN

Hillfield, Cheddar

Cheddar First School Nursery

Cheddar First School, Hillfield · BS27 3HN

3.2 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodSep 2024Full day care9 places

A full day care nursery in Cheddar, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 9 places and run by Wessex Learning Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingBanwellNorth Somerset · BS29 6DB

Banwell, North Somerset

Banwell Buddies

Rear of Banwell Primary School, West Street · BS29 6DB

3.5 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodJul 2021Sessional45 places

A sessional nursery in Banwell, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021. Registered for 45 places and run by Banwell Buddies Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingHuttonWeston-Super-Mare · BS24 9SN

Hutton, Weston-Super-Mare

Little Owls Pre-School

Hutton Primary School, Church Lane · BS24 9SN

4.4 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodApr 2023Sessional22 places

A sessional nursery in Weston-super-mare, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 22 places and run by Martin Howell and Serena Howell Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingMarkHighbridge · TA9 4QA

Mark, Highbridge

Future Stars Coaching at Mark C of E Academy

Mark Church of England V C First School, The Causeway · TA9 4QA

4.6 miles from BS26

Not yet gradedFull day care15 places

A full day care nursery in Highbridge. Registered for 15 places and run by Future Stars Coaching Burnham & The Poldens Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Directory listingChurchillWinscombe · BS25 5NH

Churchill, Winscombe

Churchill Preschool

Memorial Hall, Ladymead Lane · BS25 5NH

4.8 miles from BS26

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Winscombe, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Churchill Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

View nursery Compare

Childcare in BS26 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 nurseries within 5 miles of BS26 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Somerset's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours