Nurseries in Wath-upon-Dearne
Wath-upon-Dearne is a substantial town in the Dearne Valley, within the Rotherham borough, offering strong commuter links, local amenities and a stable residential population. It has significant early years and nursery demand from both families living locally and those commuting into Sheffield and Rotherham.
Parents in Wath-upon-Dearne typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 345 places
Nurseries near you in Wath-upon-Dearne
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wath-upon-Dearne, private nurseries typically take children from around 3 months old. School-based settings usually start from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier.
Children aged 3 and 4 in England receive at least 15 funded hours per week, many working families get up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of younger children may also receive funded childcare.
Applying for funding
Wath-upon-Dearne is covered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council website

