Services, hours and details last checked against The Nursery School Gżira's own published information.
The Nursery School Gżira is a childcare centre at 21 St Albert Street in Gżira, beside Sliema and the Marsamxett harbour. It cares for children from three months to three years and offers Free Childcare Scheme and private places. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
Gżira is one of the most convenient addresses on the island for working parents. It faces Valletta across a stretch of harbour, runs straight into Sliema, and is full of offices, shops and apartments. The Nursery School Gżira sits on St Albert Street and takes children between three months and three years old, which makes it a practical option for families who live or work in this part of Malta.
It is one of five centres run by The Nursery School group and is included in our list of nurseries in Malta.
What the centre offers
The service here is childcare for the youngest age band, covering babies, toddlers and children up to their third birthday in one place. Parents who register a child can state the age group, from under one to between two and three, and say which days of the week and which hours they need. Monday to Saturday are all available choices on the form.
The group has operated for more than a decade, and its centres are certified and licensed by the Ministry of Education. Care is delivered by a qualified team whose goal is a safe, caring setting where children learn through play and gain confidence. If you want to know about rooms, staff numbers or meals, ask when you enquire, since the website does not cover them.
Free scheme or private
Families can use the centre in two ways. Under the Government's Free Childcare Scheme, eligible parents do not pay for childcare, and the centre will tell you whether you qualify. The alternative is private childcare, available at affordable rates, with prices given on request because none are printed.
The scheme's application form is built around working or studying parents. It asks for the child's details, the details of one or two parents, any other adults who will do drop-off and collection, and the number of days and hours needed. Supporting documents depend on your situation: payslips and an employer letter for employees, a tax return for the self-employed, a college statement for students, and legal documents for single parents or foster carers. People who come from abroad to work in Malta must be registered with Jobsplus and give their employment history, so newcomers should sort that out early. Our relocation guide for UK arrivals and overview of Malta tax for UK nationals help with the wider move, and our featured partner CLA Malta handles company, tax and relocation work.
Registering your child
Enrolment starts with a short online form. You enter the parent's and child's names, the child's date of birth, the centre you want, the days of attendance and the start and end times, and then say whether you are applying for the free scheme or private care. A child can be signed up for as few or as many days as the family needs, which helps parents who work part-time or in shifts.
Families already using another centre in the group can move. A transfer declaration is signed by the parents and the new centre, and a termination form is used to end a scheme application. The transfer form also records how many hours a month the family has booked.
Nearby help and local life
Because Gżira is so well served, a number of businesses in our directory are close to the centre. Accurit Accountancy is about 450 m away, the Accredited Agent for the Malta Residence and Visa Programme is a similar distance, and Accelerate Finance and Legal Recruitment is under a kilometre away. Boat trips leave from Adventure Cruises Malta for family days at sea.
Parents who are visiting Malta before committing can look at our guide to hotels in Sliema and Gżira, which also covers the St Julian's side, and our Valletta guide describes the city across the water.
To ask about a place, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. We will pass your message to the centre, which will reply to you directly.
Questions about The Nursery School Gżira
How old do children need to be at The Nursery School Gżira?
The centre accepts children from three months up to three years old. The registration form asks parents to pick an age band covering under one year, one to two years or two to three years.
Where is the Gżira centre?
The centre is at 21 St Albert Street in Gżira, next to Sliema on the Marsamxett harbour. It is one of five centres run by The Nursery School group across Malta.
Does the centre take part in the Free Childcare Scheme?
Yes. Children from three months to three years can attend under the Government's Free Childcare Scheme if their family is eligible. Contact the centre to check eligibility and to ask for the application form.
Are there private places and what do they cost?
Private childcare is offered at affordable rates, but prices are not published. Ask for the current rates and packages when you get in touch so you can compare them with the free scheme.
Is the nursery licensed?
Yes. The centres of The Nursery School are certified and licensed by the Ministry of Education, and the group has more than ten years of experience in childcare across Mosta, Swieqi, Gżira and Mellieħa.
How can I enquire or register?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the centre. Registration then asks for your child's date of birth, the days of attendance and your preferred start and end times.
Practical information
The centre is at 21 St Albert Street, Gżira. It is part of The Nursery School group, which also has centres in Mosta, Swieqi and Mellieħa. No opening hours or private fees are published; parents name the days and times they need on the registration form. To start, use 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 The Nursery School Gżira website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.