How many day nurseries are there in Swindon?

We list 43 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Swindon, 42 of which have a Swindon address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Swindon are rated Outstanding?

5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Swindon, including The Co-operative Childcare Walcot, Imagination Childcare, Arc All Aboard Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Swindon?

Across 25 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Swindon have left 218 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Swindon?

29 of the 43 nurseries in Swindon (67%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Swindon take babies?

25 settings in Swindon are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.5★ average from 212 parent reviews on Google

There are 43 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Swindon on our register. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 30 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement — 92% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 218 Google reviews across 25 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 29 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 25 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Swindon at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Swindon.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

92%

Good or Outstanding

4.5★

218 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding5
Good30
Requires improvement3

5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Swindon

The Co-operative Childcare Walcot · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.4★ (8)
Imagination Childcare · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (7)
Arc All Aboard Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Swindon

Swindon

21 nurseries

All day nurseries in Swindon

Arc All Aboard Nursery · Swindon
Barn Owl Pre-School · SWINDON
Bramble House Day Nursery · SWINDON
Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge · Swindon
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Swindon Broome · Swindon
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Swindon Peatmoor · Swindon
Central@rlk · Swindon
Clifton Street Pre School · Swindon
Covingham Roundabout Pre-School · Swindon
Curious Learners Childcare · Swindon
Curious Learners Childcare · Swindon
Eldene Preschool and Toddlers · Swindon
Goddard Park Day Care Centre · Swindon
Greendown Playgroup · SWINDON
Happy Days Day Nursery Abbey Meads Swindon · Swindon
Haydon Meadow Pre-School · SWINDON
Hunt Scholars Tuition · Redhouse
Imagination Childcare · Swindon
Inquisitive Minds Pre-School · Swindon
Inquisitive Minds Pre-school and Day Nursery · Swindon
Kids Create Nursery School · Swindon
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon · Swindon
Little Pippins Preschool · SWINDON
Mini Steamers Childcare · SWINDON
Mini Steamers Childcare · Swindon
North Star Nursery · SWINDON
Nursery Of Narnia and Out Of School Club · Swindon
Playsteps Day Nursery · Swindon
Playsteps Kembrey · Swindon
Poplars Day Care Nursery · SWINDON
Poppies Nursery · SWINDON
Shine Bright Nursery · Swindon
St Philips Preschool · Swindon
Sunrise Nursery School · SWINDON
The Co-operative Childcare Walcot · Swindon
The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare · Swindon
The Nursery of Narnia and out of school club (Moredon) · Swindon
The Play Den Nursery · Swindon
The Trees Day Care Nursery · SWINDON
The Trees Day Care Nursery · Swindon
Tick Tock Playgroup · Wroughton
Tigers At Swindon Day Nursery · SWINDON
Windmill Hill Day Nursery · Swindon

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Swindon?: We list 43 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Swindon, 42 of which have a Swindon address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Swindon are rated Outstanding?: 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Swindon, including The Co-operative Childcare Walcot, Imagination Childcare, Arc All Aboard Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Swindon?: Across 25 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Swindon have left 218 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Swindon?: 29 of the 43 nurseries in Swindon (67%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Swindon take babies?: 25 settings in Swindon are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.