Finding a Nursery in South West London: Your 2025 Parent Guide

1. Understanding South West London’s nursery landscape

South West London is one of the busiest childcare zones in the UK, with hundreds of nurseries across Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, Wimbledon, Earlsfield, Streatham and Tooting.

Each area has its own nursery character:

• Clapham & Battersea: Fast-moving markets with long waiting lists and high demand for all-day care.

• Wandsworth & Putney: A mix of independent and group nurseries with flexible scheduling.

• Wimbledon & Earlsfield: Family-oriented communities with larger play spaces.

• Streatham & Tooting: Well-connected, diverse settings offering strong early-years programmes.

You can browse all nurseries in these areas, compare fees, take virtual tours and enquire directly at Nuuri.co.uk.

2. Nurseries in South West London registered on Nuuri

Here are some of the best-rated Nuuri nurseries currently enrolling families in SW London:

• Tenderlinks Day Nursery – WandsworthA nurturing, family-run nursery with a strong reputation for communication and Ofsted “Outstanding” ratings. Located in the heart of Wandsworth.

• Abacus Ark Earlsfield Offers a calm, creative learning environment in a convenient Earlsfield location. Part of a respected small group focused on school readiness and play-based learning.

• Kido TootingA bright, modern nursery near Tooting Broadway with Reggio Emilia-inspired spaces and a diverse team.

• Kido StreathamA spacious, design-led nursery that emphasises curiosity, exploration and healthy food - part of the Kido International group.

• Little Cedars Day NurseryAn independent Streatham nursery loved by local parents for its home-from-home environment and community feel.

Each of these nurseries displays clear pricing, Ofsted ratings, photo galleries and available places directly on their Nuuri profile.

3. Nursery fees and funded hours in South West London

Childcare in SW London sits among the highest in the UK. Based on Nuuri data and Coram’s 2025 childcare survey:

• Full-time (50 hours/week): £25,000–£30,000 per year (Inner SW areas)

• Part-time (3 days/week): £15,000–£18,000 per year

• Top-up costs: Meals, nappies, and optional clubs

Funding support in England (as of September 2025)

Several important changes rolled out in September 2025:

• 15 hours free continues for all 3- and 4-year-olds (term-time).

• Up to 30 hours of free childcare for eligible working parents (for 3- & 4-year-olds) remains in place where applicable.

• New funding extension for children aged 9 months to 2 years: As of September 2025, eligible families can access 9 months of free childcare / early education funding for the youngest children, gradually rolled out across regions.

• Families must apply through Gov’s Childcare Service to receive an eligibility code and present it to the nursery.

• Many SW London nurseries listed on Nuuri already display whether they accept this new 9-month funding and how it applies to their fee structure.

Most nurseries on Nuuri clearly mark whether they accept funded hours and how these can be applied to your booking.

4. When to apply for a nursery place

South West London nurseries often fill up quickly, especially around Clapham, Wandsworth and Battersea. Parents are advised to:

• Begin your search 9-12 months in advance.

• Join multiple waiting lists using Nuuri’s automated system.

• Schedule tours or virtual visits early.

• Stay flexible on start dates - cancellations happen regularly.

5. What to look for during nursery visits

When visiting nurseries, ask about:

• Staff qualifications and ratios.

• Outdoor play access (parks, gardens, rooftop areas).

• Curriculum structure (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, EYFS).

• Parent communication systems (apps, daily updates).

• Funded hours and payment schedules.

Each Nuuri profile includes virtual tours, real photos and parent testimonials to help you shortlist faster.

6. Local nursery clusters and what they offer

Area	Typical full-time fee	Known for	Examples on Nuuri
Wandsworth / Earlsfield	£25k–£28k	Bright, community-driven nurseries	Tenderlinks, Abacus Ark
Tooting / Streatham	£26k–£29k	Creative and multicultural environments	Kido Tooting, Kido Streatham, Little Cedars
Clapham / Battersea / Fulham	£27k–£30k	Premium early years programmes with long hours	Kido, Bright Horizons

7. Summary

Finding a nursery in South West London doesn’t have to be stressful.

Nuuri simplifies your search by letting you:

• Compare fees, opening hours and Ofsted ratings.

• Filter by funded hours and age range.

• Enquire or join waiting lists instantly.

Whether you’re looking for a creative curriculum like Kido, a community-based setting like Tenderlinks, or an intimate local nursery like Little Cedars, you’ll find trusted options in one place at Nuuri.co.uk.