Best nurseries in Bowerhill
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Wiltshire, 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 | Shaw and Whitley Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · SN12 8EP | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Bowerhill Pre-School Sessional day care · 20 places · SN12 6YH | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Daisychain Day Nursery Full day care · 70 places · SN12 8RB | Good (2024) |
| 4 | ABC Day Nursery (Melksham) Ltd Full day care · 59 places · SN12 6SS | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Rocking Horse Nursery Full day care · 39 places · SN12 8EF | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Broughton Gifford Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · SN12 8PR | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Neston Farm Nursery Full day care · 80 places · SN12 8HP | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Snapdragons Nursery Atworth Full day care · 52 places · SN12 8JW | Good (2021) |
| 9 | Achievio Sessional day care · SN12 6LH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bowerhill?
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 Bowerhill?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Bowerhill, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Shaw and Whitley Pre School, Bowerhill Pre-School, Daisychain Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Bowerhill?
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 Bowerhill?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
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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.