Nurseries in Battersea
Battersea is a popular South West London neighbourhood with strong transport links, modern developments and a large family population. Covering SW11, the area includes Battersea Park, Clapham Junction and the Battersea Power Station redevelopment. Families enjoy green spaces, playgrounds, excellent cafés and riverside paths. With fast links from Clapham Junction, the Northern line at Battersea Power Station and extensive bus routes, Battersea is ideal for commuting parents. High demand for childcare comes from young professionals, families in new developments and long-term residents, creating a competitive nursery market.
Parents in Battersea typically pay £106 per day for childcare, which is significantly 41% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £106
- Comparison
- +41% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,371 places
Nurseries near you in Battersea
Frequently Asked Questions
In Battersea, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility available for some 2-year-olds or working parents.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Battersea typically range from £95–£165 per day, especially near Clapham Junction and Battersea Park.
Nurseries in Battersea are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Wandsworth Council.
Ask about outdoor space, proximity to Battersea Park, staff turnover, funded hours structure, waiting lists and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Battersea is covered by Wandsworth, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wandsworth website
