Nurseries in Dulwich
Dulwich is one of South London’s most family-friendly neighbourhoods, known for its green spaces, excellent schools and village-like feel. Covering SE21 and parts of SE22 and SE19, it includes Dulwich Village, West Dulwich and East Dulwich borders. Families enjoy parks, playgrounds, cafés and strong community facilities. Transport links include rail services into central London and extensive bus routes. Childcare demand is high due to the area’s strong reputation among families and its competitive school catchments.
Parents in Dulwich typically pay £105 per day for childcare, which is significantly 39% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £105
- Comparison
- +39% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,417 places
Nurseries near you in Dulwich
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37 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
6 January 2022
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54 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
21 December 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Dulwich, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds also eligible depending on criteria.
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 Dulwich typically range from £90–£160 per day, especially around Dulwich Village and West Dulwich.
All nurseries in Dulwich are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Southwark Council or Lambeth Council depending on the specific street.
Ask about outdoor space, school transition support, waiting list length, funded hours structure and extra fees for meals or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Dulwich is covered by Southwark, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Southwark website
