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4.5★ average from 837 parent reviews on Google

There are 144 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Somerset on our register. At their latest inspection: 13 rated Outstanding, 107 rated Good, 6 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 11 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 837 Google reviews across 56 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 82 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 71 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Somerset at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Somerset.

144
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
837 parent reviews
82
Accept funded hours
71
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding13
  • Good107
  • Requires improvement6

18 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 11 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Somerset?
We list 144 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Somerset. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Somerset are rated Outstanding?
13 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Somerset, including Bridgwater and Taunton College Childcare Centre. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Somerset?
Across 56 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Somerset have left 837 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Somerset?
82 of the 144 nurseries in Somerset (57%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Somerset take babies?
71 settings in Somerset are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.