School Admissions - Nurseries
Overview
There are 15 English medium, four Welsh medium and two faith-based nurseries managed by the council, alongside several private and voluntary sector nurseries.
You can find information about the local authority nurseries in our Torfaen Admissions Policy 2027/2028.
Eligibility
A child can start nursery from the beginning of the term following their third birthday if there are places available.
Places are allocated on a part-time basis (morning or afternoon sessions only), five days a week.
Rising 3s
Children who turn three between 1 September and 31 December can apply to start nursery in January.
Children who turn three between 1 January and 31 March can apply to start nursery in April.
Nursery admission
Children who are three between 1 April and 31 August, and those who did not apply for a Rising 3 place, can apply to start nursery the following September.
Apply
There is only one application window for nursery and Rising 3 placements.
Admission dates 2027
For placements in January 2027, April 2027 and September 2027:
- Online applications will go live on 8 June 2026
- Closing date for applications - 20 July 2026
- Decision date - 18 September 2026 (September 2027 4 year olds and January 2027 Rising 3s)
- Decision date - 29 January 2027 (April 2027 Rising 3s)
Late 2026 admissions
The closing date for placements in January 2026, April 2026 and September 2026 has now passed, however you can still submit a late application.
To make a late nursery application for 2026 placements please download and complete the Nursery School - 2026 Admission Form and return it to school.admissions@torfaen.gov.uk
Any late application forms received will be considered on a monthly basis in line with the Admissions Policy.
Please note: We will not accept a nursery application without proof of date of birth.
Contact
For information regarding maintained nurseries contact school.admissions@torfaen.gov.uk or 01495 766915.
For more information about admissions to Playgroups, Cylchoedd Meithrin and Private Day Nurseries please contact Torfaen Family Information Service on 08000 196330 or email fis@torfaen.gov.uk.
Details regarding The Childcare Offer For Wales (30 hours Childcare) can be found here.
Last Modified: 22/05/2026
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