Best Childminders in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
Wiltshire Childminder Network
Wiltshire Childminder Network
City-wide
#2
Childcare.co.uk Salisbury
Childcare.co.uk Salisbury
City-wide
#3
PACEY Wiltshire
PACEY Wiltshire
City-wide
#4
Salisbury Childminding
Salisbury Childminding
City-wide
#5
Family Information Service
Family Information Service
City-wide

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Wiltshire Childminder Network ÔÇö Childminders Salisbury
Wiltshire Childminder Network
Childcare.co.uk Salisbury ÔÇö Childminders Salisbury
Childcare.co.uk Salisbury
PACEY Wiltshire ÔÇö Childminders Salisbury
PACEY Wiltshire
Salisbury Childminding ÔÇö Childminders Salisbury
Salisbury Childminding
Family Information Service ÔÇö Childminders Salisbury
Family Information Service

What to expect ÔÇö price guide

£
Budget
Great value picks
┬À Salisbury Childminding
┬À Family Information Service
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À Childcare.co.uk Salisbury
┬À PACEY Wiltshire
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À Wiltshire Childminder Network

Childminders in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå Wiltshire Childminder Network is currently Salisbury's top-ranked childminders ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury has excellent childminders options across the city and surrounding Wiltshire villages.

All providers below are ranked by the local community and updated regularly.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of childminders on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best childminders Salisbury has to offer.

Tips ÔÇö childminders in Salisbury

ÔåÆBook early — popular providers fill quickly, especially for September starts.
Ask about Ofsted ratings and inspection reports.
Many providers offer free 15/30-hour funded places for eligible children.
ÔåÆVisit in person before committing — most welcome informal visits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best childminders in Salisbury?+

Our locally ranked list shows the top-rated childminders in Salisbury — updated by parents and residents.

How do I register for childminders in Salisbury?+

Contact providers directly. Many have waiting lists so register as early as possible.

Is childminders funded in Salisbury?+

Some childminders places are funded by the government. Ask providers about 15 and 30-hour free entitlement.

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­ƒÆí Did You Know?

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.