Nurseries in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is a well-connected West Midlands city with popular family areas including Tettenhall, Penn, Wednesfield and Whitmore Reans. With a strong mix of communities and extensive regeneration, nursery demand is consistent across the city. Wolverhampton benefits from rail services, trams, bus routes and road access to the M6 and M54. Families have access to parks, cultural venues, leisure centres and community facilities. The city offers a wide choice of nurseries suited to a range of families.
Parents in Wolverhampton typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 6% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -6% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,133 places
Nurseries near you in Wolverhampton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wolverhampton, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early years places begin the term after a child turns 3, with earlier funded support available for eligible 2-year-olds and working parents of younger children.
In England, children aged 3 and 4 can receive 15 funded hours per week during term time, with working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds may qualify earlier, and working parents of younger children from 9 months old may also receive 30 funded hours weekly. Tax-Free Childcare offers additional support for eligible families.
Nursery fees in Wolverhampton generally range from £50–£90 per day, depending on the setting, facilities, age group and length of sessions.
All nurseries in Wolverhampton are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by City of Wolverhampton Council.
Ask about daily routines, learning approach, outdoor space, funded hours scheduling, communication with parents and any meal or activity charges.
Applying for funding
Wolverhampton is covered by City of Wolverhampton Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the City of Wolverhampton Council website
