Nurseries in Greenwich
Greenwich is a historic riverside area in South East London known for its parks, museums and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Covering SE10 and parts of SE3 and SE7, it includes Greenwich town centre, Westcombe Park and Blackheath borders. Families benefit from Greenwich Park, playgrounds, cultural attractions and strong schools. Transport links include the DLR, Elizabeth line (nearby Woolwich), rail services and extensive bus routes. Demand for nursery places is high among local families and parents commuting into the City or Canary Wharf.
Parents in Greenwich typically pay £104 per day for childcare, which is significantly 38% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £104
- Comparison
- +38% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,240 places
Nurseries near you in Greenwich
Frequently Asked Questions
In Greenwich, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education starts the term after a child turns 3, with some younger children eligible depending 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 Greenwich typically range from £80–£145 per day, with higher rates near Greenwich Park and Cutty Sark.
Nurseries in Greenwich are regulated by Ofsted, with funding managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Ask about outdoor space, access to parks, opening hours, how funded hours are applied and any extra charges.
Applying for funding
Greenwich is covered by Royal Borough of Greenwich, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website
