We are registered to accept 2 year old funding (flying start) and 3 year old funding (childcare offer).
Registered for parents to pay using their tax free childcare account.
Long established with excellent reputation and homely environment.
Convenient location near Morriston Hospital.
Excellent in all areas CIW inspection.
Highgate Day Nursery Morriston has been a cornerstone of childcare in Swansea for over 3 decades. Highgate provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces for babies and young children to explore what they can do, to problem solve and to better understand the world around them.
With over 30 years in childcare, our reputation for excellence and trustworthiness stands out in Swansea.
We are open Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 18:00, except for Bank Holidays, which we do not charge for. Children can come for full days or half days. We also offer school collection, drop off and holiday childcare.
Our highly qualified team are skilful, warm, observant and interested in babies & young children and how they develop.
Our fabulous indoor and outdoor environments provide authentic opportunities for all babies and young children to play, explore and discover.
The children enjoy daily outdoor play and forest school opportunities in all weathers. A chance to explore nature, take risks and be independent.
Our child initiated curriculum focuses on providing open ended opportunities for children to play, explore and investigate. Our activity topics focus on the seasons, festivals and events.
The children enjoy Welsh playgroup sessions. Policies are available in English and Welsh. We explore Welsh language and culture during our nursery day.
At Highgate Day Nursery we have built up an amazing reputation with over 30 years experience. We pride ourselves on making parents feel comfortable leaving their children in our trusted care. Our reputation speaks for itself.
We are registered to care for children from four months to five years in our day nurseries and pre-schools. We also offer high quality, flexible and affordable after school clubs and holiday clubs for children aged 4 to 12 years.
Highgate works with our parents to meet each child's individual needs. Our parent app is a fabulous way to keep in touch with our parents. We post photos of a child's activities, events and record a child's learning journey throughout their time at Highgate.
Our daily routine and environment uses a consistent child centred approach to support individual care routines such as sleep, toileting and mealtimes. Our menu changes each season reflecting on seasonal dishes and our commitment to local sourced produce. We enjoy growing our own fruit and vegetables.
Our ethos centers on outdoor learning with a Forest school curriculum, encouraging a connection with nature and promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow through play and exploration in a safe and loving environment.
What is Flying Start?
Flying Start is the early years programme for families with children under 4 years of age.
The programme provides support from the Welsh Government for children aged 0-4 years old.
Highgate Day Nursery is part of the Flying Start Scheme through the Childcare aspect of the funding.
Flying Start Childcare at Highgate Day Nursery Swansea
Flying Start offers funded childcare for children aged 2 – 3 years in quality indoor and outdoor environments.
To check your eligibility, please visit the following website and follow their step by step eligibility checker:
Click here to check eligibility on the Swansea.gov website.
Parents can use their childcare offer for Wales funding hours for three and four year old children to pay toward their fees. We also pick up and drop off children to local schools.
Highgate accepts tax free childcare account payment toward nursery fees. Parents need to set up a government gateway account to transfer access to tax free childcare.
Don't just take our word for it — hear from the families who have experienced the warmth and growth at Highgate Day Nursery.
"Our two children (4 and 2) have been attending Highgate uplands for a couple of years... Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone."
"My son has been attending Highgate Uplands since he was 7 months old... we would fully recommend."
"Highgate is lovely, my daughter absolutely adores being there... Absolutely no worries leaving my daughter in their care!"
The following images are from inside Highgate Day Nursery in Morriston
