Services, hours and details last checked against Rising Stars's own published information.
Rising Stars Childcare is a nursery on Triq il-Kappella in San Ġwann, open from 5:00 to 22:00 every day of the year, including public holidays. It cares for children from three months to three years and is a registered Free Childcare Scheme provider. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Rising Stars Childcare is a nursery in San Ġwann, a residential town just inland from St Julian's and Sliema. It was founded in 2023 and describes itself as the first childcare centre in Malta to open from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays, between 5:00 and 22:00. For parents with shift work, early starts or late finishes, those hours can make the difference between workable childcare and none. It is listed with other options in our directory of nurseries in Malta.
Who it is for and how the day works
The centre cares for children from three months to three years old. It balances structured learning with play-based experiences, aiming for children to feel secure, confident and inspired. Its mission is a safe, nurturing and stimulating setting where each child feels valued, and its stated values are care, safety, respect and creativity.
The educators are described as experienced and caring, and the staff-to-child ratios are published: one adult to three infants, one to five toddlers and one to six pre-schoolers. The centre provides all materials and supplies for activities, and a calendar of events is available to parents on its app. The photographs show carers at play dough tables, a slide and rocking toys in the outdoor play area, and a soft ball pit for babies.
Meals, fees and the Free Childcare Scheme
Meals are not provided. Parents bring food from home, and snacks and lunches can be warmed up or refrigerated as needed. The centre promotes healthy eating and asks that nuts, and foods containing traces of nuts, are avoided at all times.
Rising Stars is a registered provider under Malta's Free Childcare Scheme, which applies to children up to three years old and ends when a child becomes eligible for Kindergarten 1. Families who are not eligible can use the private childcare scheme instead. Eligibility is set by the Maltese authorities, so check your own position when you enquire. For the wider financial picture of living here, see our Malta tax guide for UK nationals.
The centre also runs an online shop selling its uniform of joggers, sweaters and t-shirts, which is worth asking about when you register.
Why the opening hours matter
Parents who work shifts, in hospitality, healthcare or retail for example, or who commute early often need care outside standard office hours. Rising Stars opens at 5:00 and closes at 22:00, seven days a week and on public holidays, so families can build a childcare routine around a rota rather than around the nursery. If you expect to use the very early or late hours, mention your usual drop-off and pick-up times in your enquiry so the centre can confirm what it can offer.
Open hours do not change the rules on eligibility for the Free Childcare Scheme, so ask the centre how the scheme applies to the hours you need.
Enrolment and visiting
Enrolment begins with a tour of the centre, followed by a meeting with the director or manager and the completion of the necessary forms and paperwork. Parents are welcome to book a visit before deciding. Families moving from the UK will find general advice in our guide to relocating to Malta, and parents who work from home can read our page on remote working in Malta.
Finding Rising Stars
The centre is at 12 Triq il-Kappella in San Ġwann. Visitors staying nearby can look at hotels in Sliema and St Julian's, and our things to do in Malta page and the Malta weather guide help with planning days out. For children's activities, see Adventure Hub and Afterglow Events, and our about Malta overview gives the wider picture.
To ask about places or book a visit, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Rising Stars Childcare.
Questions about Rising Stars
What are the opening hours at Rising Stars?
The centre is open Monday to Sunday, including public holidays, from 5:00 to 22:00. It is the first Maltese childcare centre to offer these extended hours, which suit parents with shift work or demanding schedules.
What ages does Rising Stars accept?
Rising Stars cares for children between three months and three years old. Staff ratios are one adult to three infants, one to five toddlers and one to six pre-schoolers.
Where is Rising Stars Childcare?
The centre is at 12 Triq il-Kappella in San Ġwann, Malta. San Ġwann is a residential town inland from St Julian's and Sliema, so it suits families living or working across the north-east of the island.
Are meals provided?
No. Parents bring food from home, and snacks and lunches can be warmed up or refrigerated. The centre asks that nuts and foods containing traces of nuts are avoided at all times.
Does Rising Stars take part in the Free Childcare Scheme?
Yes, it is a registered provider. The scheme applies to children up to three years old. Families who do not qualify can use the private childcare scheme, so ask the centre about your own situation.
How do I enrol my child?
Enrolment involves a tour of the centre, a meeting with the director or manager and completing the forms. Start by sending an enquiry through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we will pass it on.
Practical information
Rising Stars Childcare is at 12 Triq il-Kappella, San Ġwann, Malta. It is open Monday to Sunday, including public holidays, from 5:00 to 22:00. Children's meals are not provided, so food is brought from home. To book a visit or ask about a place, send your details and your child's age through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the centre.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Rising Stars website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.