Nurseries in Brixton
Brixton is a vibrant South London neighbourhood known for its cultural scene, strong transport links and growing family population. Most of Brixton sits within SW2 and SW9. Families benefit from parks, playgrounds, libraries and excellent food and arts venues. Demand for childcare is strong due to the area’s popularity with young professionals and commuting families. Brixton has fast connections via the Victoria line, Overground at nearby Clapham High Street and extensive bus routes.
Parents in Brixton 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
- 1,429 places
Nurseries near you in Brixton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Brixton, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility 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.
Brixton nursery fees typically range from £85–£150 per day, depending on the setting and age group. Costs can be higher for baby rooms and extended-day sessions.
All nurseries in Brixton are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Lambeth Council.
Ask about access to outdoor space, enrichment activities, how funded hours are applied, communication with parents and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Brixton is covered by Lambeth, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lambeth website
