Best nurseries in Chard
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in 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 | Chard NNI/Schools Out Full day care · 66 places · TA20 2DA | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Little Munchkins Childcare C.I.C Full day care · 56 places · TA20 1JP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Playdays Pre-school Full day care · 24 places · TA20 1QA | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School Full day care · 30 places · TA20 1QA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Holyrood Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · TA20 1JL | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Chard Full day care · 38 places · TA20 1PT | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes Full day care · 11 places · TA20 1NS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chard?
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 Chard?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Chard; listed first: Chard NNI/Schools Out, Little Munchkins Childcare C.I.C, Playdays Pre-school.
How much does nursery cost in Chard?
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 Chard?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.