Nurseries in Finchley
Finchley is a popular North London family area with strong schools, green spaces and a wide choice of housing. Covering N2, N3 and N12, it includes East Finchley, North Finchley and Finchley Central. Families enjoy parks, playgrounds, leisure centres and community hubs. Transport links include the Northern line and extensive bus routes. Childcare demand is strong across Finchley due to its suburban feel, good transport and competitive school catchments.
Parents in Finchley typically pay £101 per day for childcare, which is significantly 34% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £101
- Comparison
- +34% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,152 places
Nurseries near you in Finchley
Frequently Asked Questions
In Finchley, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education starts the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility available for some 2-year-olds or 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 Finchley typically range from £80–£145 per day, with East Finchley often at the higher end.
Nurseries in Finchley are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Barnet Council.
Ask about outdoor areas, curriculum style, waiting list length, funded hours allocation and any extra fees.
Applying for funding
Finchley is covered by Barnet, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Barnet website
