5 nurseries in TQ1 (St Marychurch)
Every day nursery with a TQ1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in South West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in TQ1 (St Marychurch), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mama Bear's Day Nursery TQ1 4PA | Outstanding | 5 October 2022 | 30 |
| 2 | Abbey School Nursery TQ1 4PR | Expected standard in 3 of 6 | 28 April 2026 | 64 |
| 3 | St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre TQ1 1HW | Good | 29 November 2024 | 28 |
| 4 | Tops Babbacombe TQ1 3SR | Good | 3 September 2024 | 50 |
| 5 | Hatfield Nursery TQ1 4NZ | Good | 1 December 2022 | 50 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in TQ1
What day nurseries in South West charge on average. Fees in TQ1 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £181no funded hours | £145after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £165no funded hours | £133after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £61after the free 15 hours | £122after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in TQ1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in TQ1 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.