Nurseries in Newport
Newport is a vibrant South Wales city offering a mix of urban living, riverside neighbourhoods and family-friendly communities. Covering postcode districts NP10–NP20, it includes areas such as Rogerstone, Bassaleg, Caerleon, Malpas, Liswerry, Beechwood and the city centre. Families benefit from excellent road and rail connections to Cardiff, Bristol and the wider M4 corridor, as well as access to parks, playgrounds, libraries, leisure centres and a wide range of primary schools. Nursery and preschool demand is consistently strong across commuter areas, new-build neighbourhoods and established residential communities.
Parents in Newport typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 1% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -1% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 100 places
Nurseries near you in Newport
nuuri registered
100 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
7 November 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Newport typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. Local authority nursery classes usually offer places from the term after a child turns 3, subject to eligibility and capacity.
In Wales, most 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to up to 30 hours a week of funded early education and childcare during term time through the Childcare Offer for Wales. Some 2 year olds may also qualify for funded early education depending on location and family circumstances. Funding can be used with approved childcare providers, including private nurseries, childminders and cylch meithrin settings.
Private nursery fees in Newport generally range from £55–£70 per day, depending on location, opening hours and age group. Fees may be higher for baby rooms due to lower staff ratios.
All nurseries and childcare providers in Newport are regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
Ask about how funded hours are delivered, outdoor play options, meal and snack arrangements, staff ratios, communication with parents and expected waiting list times—particularly in popular neighbourhoods such as Rogerstone, Caerleon and Bassaleg.
Applying for funding
Newport is covered by Newport City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Newport City Council website
