Nurseries in Enfield
Enfield is a spacious and family-friendly North London borough, offering a mix of suburban neighbourhoods, green spaces and excellent access to early years childcare. Postcodes EN1–EN3, N9 and N14 cover areas such as Enfield Town, Edmonton, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill and Southgate. With a large population of young families, childcare demand is consistently high. Enfield benefits from rail services into Moorgate and Liverpool Street, the Piccadilly line, Overground routes and good road access via the A10 and M25. Families enjoy parks, libraries, community centres and outdoor spaces such as Trent Park. Its blend of suburban calm, affordable homes and strong education options makes Enfield an appealing borough for families.
Parents in Enfield 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
- 2,436 places
Nurseries near you in Enfield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Enfield, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some younger children eligible based on household 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 Enfield typically range from **£70–£125 per day**, depending on area, age group and session type.
All nurseries in Enfield are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Enfield Council**.
Ask about staff qualifications, outdoor play, support for funded hours, additional fees and opening hours suitable for commuting.
Applying for funding
Enfield is covered by London Borough of Enfield, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the London Borough of Enfield website
