The Nursery School Swieqi

Swieqi is a residential town just inland from St Julian's, popular with professionals and families who work in the nearby business districts. The Nursery School Swieqi serves that community from Mizura Street, caring for children from three months to three years old. It is one of five centres operated by The Nursery School group and appears in our directory of nurseries in Malta.

For UK families, the practical questions are usually the same: how old does a child need to be, what does it cost, and is there help with fees. This page sets out what the centre offers on each count, so you can decide whether to make an enquiry.

Who the centre is for

This is a general childcare centre rather than a babies-only unit. Babies, toddlers and young children up to the age of three can all attend, and the group's application form lets parents register a child from three months upwards. A child can start at the youngest age and stay until they move on to a school setting.

The group has been operating for over ten years, and its centres are certified and licensed by the Ministry of Education. The team is qualified, with a focus on safe care and on helping each child build confidence through learning and play. Ask the centre directly about room arrangements, staff numbers and daily routines, as these details are not published.

Paying for a place

There are two routes. Families who qualify can use the Government's Free Childcare Scheme, under which the centre provides care at no cost to the parent. Eligibility is checked when you contact the centre. Those who do not qualify, or who prefer a different arrangement, can choose private childcare, which the group prices affordably. Rates and packages are not printed on the website, so they are given on request.

The scheme is aimed at parents who work or study. The application form asks for recent payslips and an employer letter from employees, a tax return or proof of National Insurance contributions from the self-employed, and a course attendance statement from students. A foreigner working in Malta must be registered with Jobsplus and supply their employment history, a step to bear in mind for anyone who has recently relocated. Our guide to moving to Malta from the UK and Malta tax guide for UK nationals cover the wider picture, and CLA Malta is our featured partner for company, tax and relocation support.

Parents who need to move to another centre can use a transfer declaration form, and a separate form ends an application.

Registering and planning your week

Registration is done online. You give the child's date of birth and age band, choose Swieqi as the location, pick days from Monday to Saturday, and say what time you will drop off and collect. You then choose between the free scheme and private care. Because the days and hours are agreed individually, part-time and full-time patterns are both possible. Families with older or younger children elsewhere can look at the group's other centres in Mosta, Gżira and Mellieħa, since the same application route applies.

Services nearby

Several useful services sit within a few kilometres of the centre. Accounting Services and Accurit Accountancy are listed as accountants, Accelerate Finance and Legal Recruitment helps with finance and legal careers, and ACC Malta Immigration Advisors assist with residence matters. For time off together, our things to do in Malta guide has days out for the whole family, and the capital is a short drive away, as our Valletta guide explains for first-time visitors and new residents alike.

When you are ready, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the centre, who will reply to you directly.