Best nurseries in Wellington (Somerset)
6 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 | Court Fields Pre School Sessional day care · 30 places · TA21 8SW | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Bouncy Bear Childcare Full day care · 32 places · TA21 8NE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Blackdown Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 29 places · TA21 9PH | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Activate Camps @ Wellington School Sessional day care · TA21 8NT | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Waterloo Road Community Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · TA21 8JQ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Wellesley Park Explorers Full day care · 6 places · TA21 9AJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wellington (Somerset)?
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 Wellington (Somerset)?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Wellington (Somerset), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Court Fields Pre School, Bouncy Bear Childcare, Blackdown Children's Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Wellington (Somerset)?
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 Wellington (Somerset)?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bridgwater · Chard · Frome · Shepton Mallet · Street · Taunton · Yeovil · Ilminster · Curry · Petherton · Bishop's Hull · Chewton Mendip · Mells · Yeovil Preston Plucknett
Neighbourhoods
Wellington North · Wellington South, Rockwell Green & West Buckland
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.