Nurseries in Tamworth
Tamworth is a popular commuter town with strong transport links to Birmingham and the West Midlands. Covering postcode districts B77–B79, it offers family-friendly suburbs, parks, shopping areas and good local schools. Nursery places are in high demand, especially around new housing developments.
Market insights for Tamworth
Parents in Tamworth typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 1,199 childcare places available across Tamworth, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Tamworth.
- Average daily cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,199 places
Nurseries near you in Tamworth
- Dosthill Park Pre-School Playgroup
- Footsteps Nursery Dosthill
- Dosthill Nursery And Care Club
- Tiny Toez @ Tamworth
- Manna House Day Nursery
- Glascote Nursery And Care Club
- St Gabriel's Early Years Group
- Little Stars - Birds Bush
- Argyle Pre School Nursery
- Rainbow Day Nursery
- Amington & District Pre-School
- Ankermoor Nursery And Care Club
- Garden Village Nursery and Care Club
- Maebrooke Day Nursery
- Pennymoor Preschool Nursery
- Heathfields Nursery And Care Club
- Little Scallywags Day Nursery
- Anker Bridge Nursery
- Jack and Jill Pre-School Nursery Ltd
- Birchwood Pre-School & After School Club
- The Old School House Day Nursery
- ACE Nursery
- Kingsbury 1st Pre-School Ltd
- Little Acorns Nursery
- Little Scallywags Day Nursery
- Footsteps Nursery Fazeley
- Fazeley Pre-School
- Our Pride Our Joy at Anker Valley Nursery and Care Club
- Orchard House Nursery
- Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road
Frequently asked questions
Most private nurseries accept babies from around 3 months, while school nurseries usually offer places from age 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with up to 30 hours for eligible working families. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and up can also receive funded childcare.
Fees in Tamworth typically range from £55–£110 per day, with higher prices in commuter neighbourhoods.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries and early years settings in Tamworth.
Ask about parking, opening hours, outdoor play, meal options and how funded hours are delivered.
Applying for funding
Tamworth is covered by Staffordshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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