Nurseries in Elmbridge
Elmbridge is a highly desirable Surrey borough known for its leafy residential neighbourhoods, top-rated schools and excellent commuter links into London. Covering postcode districts such as KT8, KT10, KT11, KT12 and KT13, the area includes popular family towns like Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Cobham and Molesey. With fast rail services into London Waterloo, convenient access to the A3 and M25 and strong local amenities, Elmbridge is particularly popular with professional families attracted by high-quality childcare and education. Families benefit from green spaces such as Bushy Park, Sandown Park and the River Thames, as well as vibrant high streets and family-friendly cafés. Childcare demand is consistently high, especially around Cobham, Esher and Weybridge, where many parents commute or work hybrid roles.
Parents in Elmbridge typically pay £93 per day for childcare, which is significantly 23% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £93
- Comparison
- +23% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,223 places
Nurseries near you in Elmbridge
Frequently Asked Questions
In Elmbridge, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old depending on availability and the age groups each nursery offers. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education usually begins the term after your child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or children of 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 Elmbridge typically range from £85–£145 per day, with Cobham, Weybridge and Esher usually at the higher end because of strong demand from commuting families and the area’s highly rated nurseries.
All nurseries in Elmbridge are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Surrey County Council.
Ask about access to outdoor spaces, such as local commons or riverside walks, staff retention, waiting lists and how the nursery offers funded hours. It is also important to ask about any additional charges for meals, consumables and extended care, especially in high-demand areas like Cobham and Weybridge.
Applying for funding
Elmbridge is covered by Surrey County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Surrey County Council website
