Nurseries in Sandwell
Sandwell is a diverse and well-connected West Midlands borough including towns such as West Bromwich, Smethwick, Oldbury, Tipton and Wednesbury. With a large number of young families and excellent transport links, demand for nursery places is strong across the area. Sandwell benefits from rail services, trams, bus routes and major roads such as the M5 and A41. Families enjoy parks, community centres, leisure facilities and libraries. The borough offers a wide mix of nurseries ranging from small community settings to larger purpose-built centres.
Parents in Sandwell 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
- 1,568 places
Nurseries near you in Sandwell
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sandwell, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Government-funded hours begin the term after the child turns 3, with earlier support available for some 2-year-olds or working families.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds may be eligible earlier, and working parents of children from 9 months old may also receive 30 funded hours per week. Families can also use Tax-Free Childcare.
Nursery fees in Sandwell typically range from £50–£85 per day depending on the setting, age group and facilities.
Nurseries in Sandwell are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Sandwell Council.
Ask about staff qualifications, routine, outdoor play, use of funded hours, additional charges and parent communication methods.
Applying for funding
Sandwell is covered by Sandwell Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Sandwell Council website
