Nursery costs and funding in Somerset
177 nurseries and pre-schools with 6,933 registered places (139 day nurseries, 38 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Somerset
Of the 145 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 99% are rated Good or Outstanding (12% Outstanding).
13 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding18
- Good126
- Report card (REIF)13
- Requires improvement1
- Not yet inspected19
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Somerset
The same national entitlements apply in Somerset as across England:
- 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
- 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
- Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Somerset’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.