Nurseries in Bromley
Bromley is one of London’s greenest and most family-focused boroughs, offering a mix of leafy suburbs, excellent schools and spacious homes. Postcodes BR1–BR7 and parts of SE9 cover areas such as Bromley, Orpington, Beckenham, Chislehurst and Petts Wood. With a high concentration of families and commuters, demand for nursery places is strong across the borough. Bromley benefits from rail services into central London, extensive bus links and road access to the M25 and A21. Families enjoy large parks, nature reserves, play centres and vibrant high streets. Its blend of suburban calm, strong education options and green surroundings makes Bromley a highly desirable borough for early years childcare.
Parents in Bromley typically pay £99 per day for childcare, which is significantly 31% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £99
- Comparison
- +31% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,535 places
Nurseries near you in Bromley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bromley, private nurseries often accept children from 3 months old, with some settings welcoming babies from birth. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds and younger children becoming eligible depending on family circumstances.
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 Bromley typically range from **£70–£130 per day**, depending on age, session length, location and additional services. Areas such as Beckenham and Chislehurst can be higher priced compared with more suburban zones like Orpington.
All nurseries in Bromley are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding and support overseen by **Bromley Council**.
Ask about outdoor space, daily routines, staff turnover, how funded hours are delivered, and any top-up charges. Also enquire about parent communication methods and settling-in processes.
Applying for funding
Bromley is covered by London Borough of Bromley, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the London Borough of Bromley website
