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Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool

36 Radbourne Road, Balham, SW12 0EF

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Daily rateFrom £100.53 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:30
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity65 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2023-12-05

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About this Balham Nursery

Description

Recently refurbished, our welcoming Nursery and Preschool in Balham offers a fantastic setting of fun and exciting learning opportunities for every stage of your child's development, from ages 3 months to 5 years old. With a convenient buggy park, the nursery is close to Balham and Streatham Hill train stations.

Our Nurture Approach, designed by Early Years specialists, gives your child the strongest foundation for school and beyond. Rooted in the EYFS curriculum, it blends enriching, wellbeing-focused activities with a personalised touch to support every stage of your child’s development. Through our unique Growing Enhancements, children build confidence and curiosity across key subjects like maths, reading, writing, science, and art—helping them feel ready and excited for their next steps.

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Last inspected 5 December 2023

Inspection ID 10303027

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool.

Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool costs from £101 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,298 per month or £15,579 per year. This is lower than the Lambeth average of £106 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £23, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £606 per month or £7,267 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool in Balham. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£688 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,254.£901 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,818.£1,115 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,381.£1,329 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,945.£1,542 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,508.£1,756 / monthIndicative yearly: £21,072.£1,970 / monthIndicative yearly: £23,635.
9-11m£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,860.£264 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,165.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,216.£606 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,267.£804 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,647.£1,018 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,210.£1,231 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,774.
1y£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,860.£264 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,165.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,216.£606 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,267.£804 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,647.£1,018 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,210.£1,231 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,774.
2y£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,860.£264 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,165.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,216.£606 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,267.£804 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,647.£1,018 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,210.£1,231 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,774.
3y£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,860.£264 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,165.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,216.£606 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,267.£804 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,647.£1,018 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,210.£1,231 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,774.
4y+£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,860.£264 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,165.£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,216.£606 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,267.£804 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,647.£1,018 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,210.£1,231 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,774.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected by Ofsted on 5 December 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool is registered for up to 65 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool is open 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
You can book a tour to visit Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool using the online booking system.
Three of the closest alternatives to Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool in Balham and London are Little Cedars Day Nursery (£85 per day, Good rating, 1.6 km away), Bright Horizons Tooting Looking Glass Day Nursery and Preschool (£96 per day, Good rating, 1.6 km away), and The Eveline Day Nursery (Trinity Crescent) (£122 per day, Good rating, 1.7 km away). All three are rated Good by Ofsted. All three accept children aged 3 months to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Balham page.
On average, nursery costs £106 per day in Lambeth, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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