Nurseries in Swindon
Swindon is a large and fast-growing town in North Wiltshire, popular with families for its schools, transport links and wide range of amenities. Covering postcode districts SN1–SN6, it includes Old Town, Wichelstowe, Rodbourne, Stratton, Haydon Wick, Taw Hill and surrounding communities. Families benefit from M4 access, rail links to London Paddington and a high concentration of childcare options across the town.
Parents in Swindon typically pay £79 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £79
- Comparison
- +6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,637 places
Nurseries near you in Swindon
nuuri registered
28 places
Ages 25 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
30 January 2023
nuuri registered
34 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
18 October 2021
nuuri registered
45 places
Ages 2 years to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
12 October 2021
Not registered with Nuuri
Frequently Asked Questions
In Swindon, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries often offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or work status.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Swindon typically range from £55–£110 per day, with higher rates in Old Town, Wichelstowe and North Swindon.
All nurseries in Swindon are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wiltshire Council.
Ask about flexible hours, meal charges, outdoor play provision, staff turnover and how funded hours are allocated across the week.
Applying for funding
Swindon is covered by Wiltshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wiltshire Council website
