Childcare in Swindon
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
252
Providers
111
Nurseries
10.3%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Swindon
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- The Co-operative Childcare WalcotSwindon · Outstanding
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- Goddard Park Day Care CentreSwindon · Outstanding
- Coleview Pre-schoolSWINDON · Outstanding
- Imagination Childcare LtdSwindon · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Swindon
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Swindon?
Swindon has 252 registered childcare providers: 111 nurseries and 141 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Swindon?
10.3% of rated providers in Swindon hold an Outstanding grade (17 Outstanding, 148 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Swindon?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Swindon. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.