Nurseries in Swansea
Swansea is a major coastal city and county in South Wales, known for its beaches, maritime heritage and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering postcode districts SA1–SA9, it includes Swansea City Centre, Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles, Gorseinon, Penllergaer, Morriston, Pontarddulais and surrounding communities across Swansea Bay. Families benefit from strong transport links, extensive parks and waterfront paths, libraries, leisure centres, community hubs and good local primary schools. Nursery and preschool demand is consistently high in popular areas such as Sketty, Mumbles and Killay, while regeneration zones around SA1 also attract young families.
Parents in Swansea typically pay £65 per day for childcare, which is slightly 13% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £65
- Comparison
- -13% vs UK Average
Nurseries near you in Swansea
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Swansea typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on availability and staffing. Council nurseries generally accept children from age 3 for early education sessions, depending on eligibility and local capacity.
In Wales, eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds can access up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare per week for up to 48 weeks a year, combining Early Education with funded childcare. Some 2-year-olds may also qualify for Flying Start childcare depending on postcode eligibility. Funding can be used with approved nurseries, childminders, playgroups and childcare providers. Swansea Council administers local applications and supports families through the childcare process. Parents can also use Tax-Free Childcare, which offers a 20% government top-up on childcare costs up to £2,000 per child each year.
Private nursery fees in Swansea generally range from £50–£70 per day, with higher rates in central and coastal areas such as Sketty and Mumbles. More suburban or rural settings around Gorseinon, Penllergaer and Pontarddulais may offer slightly lower fees.
All nurseries and childcare settings in Swansea are regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). Swansea Council oversees the delivery of funded early education and childcare places.
Ask about outdoor play access, beach or park trips, how the 30-hour funded offer is delivered, meal arrangements, key worker systems, opening hours, staff ratios and waiting list times—particularly in high-demand areas such as Sketty, Killay and Mumbles.
Applying for funding
Swansea is covered by Swansea Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Swansea Council website
