Nurseries in Ealing
Ealing is a highly desirable West London borough, known for its parks, excellent transport links and strong early years provision. Postcodes W3, W5, W7, UB5 and UB6 cover areas including Ealing Broadway, Acton, Hanwell, Northolt and Greenford. With many young families, professionals and commuters, childcare demand is strong across the borough. Ealing benefits from the Elizabeth line, Central and Piccadilly lines, Overground services and major road links including the A40 and North Circular. Families enjoy award-winning parks, children's centres and vibrant high streets. Its mix of Victorian homes, new developments and leafy residential streets makes Ealing a popular choice for reliable childcare.
Parents in Ealing typically pay £98 per day for childcare, which is significantly 31% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £98
- Comparison
- +31% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,660 places
Nurseries near you in Ealing
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ealing, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds and younger children eligible based on household income or working-parent 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 Ealing generally range from **£80–£140 per day**, with Acton and Ealing Broadway often at the higher end.
All nurseries in Ealing are regulated by **Ofsted**, with funding overseen by **Ealing Council**.
Ask about learning approaches, outdoor play, staff ratios, how funded hours are allocated and any top-up charges.
Applying for funding
Ealing is covered by Ealing Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Ealing Council website
