Best nurseries in Paulton
6 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 | Little Star Nursery Full day care · 24 places · BS39 6TG | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Noah's Ark Preschool Full day care · 26 places · BS39 7LW | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) Full day care · 39 places · BS39 7QY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Little Star Nursery Full day care · 9 places · BS39 7SF | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Lambs Nursery Full day care · 24 places · BS39 6UB | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Paper Lane Day Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 61 places · BS39 7AA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Paulton?
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 Paulton?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Paulton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Star Nursery, Noah's Ark Preschool, Footsteps Nursery (Paulton).
How much does nursery cost in Paulton?
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 Paulton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bath · Keynsham · Batheaston · Chew Magna · Peasedown St John · Bathavon · 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.