Nurseries and childcare in Wales
We know of 15 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Wales, 1 of them in Wales itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Wales
- Aughton Early Years CentreGood or better Improved significantly (2025) · 2.7 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Wales, nearest first
- Kiveton and Wales Nursery Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 Call
- KPI Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles Kiveton Park Infant School, Station Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 Call
- Killamarsh Infant and Nursery School School · 1.4 miles 43 Sheffield Rd, Sheffield, S21 2DX Call
- Todwick Early Years Preschool · 1.4 miles The Beeches, Kiveton Ln, Sheffield, S26 5 Call
- Killamarsh Bears Pre-School Preschool · 1.7 miles Within Killamarsh Active, Stanley St, Sheffield, S21 1EL Call
- Harthill Pre-School Unit Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Harthill Junior & Infant School, Union St, Harthill, S26 7YH Call
- Rainbow Friend Childcare Home service · 1.7 miles Katherine rd, Sheffield, S66 Call
- Jillytots Childminding Child care and day care · 1.9 miles Priory Ct, Harthill, S26 Call
- Killamarsh Village Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 2.1 miles Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield, S21 Call
- Swallownest Pre School Child care and day care · 2.2 miles Rotherham Rd, Swallownest, S26 4UR Call
- Happy Days Day Care Service Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Wetherby House, Park Hill, Swallownest Flat 6, Swallownest, S26 4UN 5 Call
- Aughton Early Years Centre Preschool · 2.6 miles Main St, Sheffield, S26 3XH 5 Call
- Early Years Care & Education Child care and day care · 2.7 miles Century House Unit 2, Sheffield, S20 3GS Call
- The Hall Day Nursery Preschool · 2.8 miles 75 Ryton Rd, North Anston, S25 4DL Call
- Anston Stones Early Years Preschool · 2.8 miles Ryton Rd, North Anston, S25 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Wales?
We know of 15 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Wales, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Wales
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.