Best nurseries in Bathavon
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bath and North East Somerset, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshford Pre-school Sessional day care · 24 places · BA2 7UR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Oak Tree Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · BA2 9BN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Magic Box Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · BA2 8QA | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Mulberry Garden Full day care · 41 places · BA2 6SY | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Bathampton Playgroup Sessional day care · 20 places · BA2 6UL | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Pepperpot Bathford Preschool Sessional day care · 24 places · BA1 7UB | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Buttercup Barn Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 67 places · BA2 9JE | Good (2022) |
| 8 | The Learning Tree Day Nursery Full day care · 37 places · BA2 8EQ | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Evo Sports at Peasedown Primary Full day care · BA2 8DH | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Laurel Farm Steiner Kindergarten Sessional day care · 30 places · BA2 8AN | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | The Green House Education Project Full day care · BA1 7EP | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | The Learning Tree Preschool Full day care · 41 places · BA2 8AA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bathavon?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Bathavon?
Of 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Bathavon, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Freshford Pre-school, Oak Tree Day Nursery, Magic Box Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Bathavon?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bathavon?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bath · Keynsham · Batheaston · Chew Magna · Paulton · Peasedown St John · Oldfield Park
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.