Nurseries in Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and Fulham is a popular West London borough known for its riverside neighbourhoods, strong schools and excellent transport links. Postcodes W6, W12, SW6 and parts of W14 cover areas including Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush, Brook Green and White City. With many young families and professionals, childcare demand is high and places can be competitive, especially around Parsons Green and Brook Green. The borough offers Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith & City and Central line services, along with Overground routes and good road access. Families enjoy parks, play centres, museums, high streets and riverside walks. Its combination of urban convenience, good schools and strong early years provision makes Hammersmith and Fulham a sought-after borough for nursery care.
Parents in Hammersmith and Fulham 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
- 2,863 places
Nurseries near you in Hammersmith and Fulham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hammersmith and Fulham, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some families qualifying earlier based on household income or working-parent eligibility.
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 Hammersmith and Fulham typically range from **£90–£160 per day**, especially in areas such as Fulham and Brook Green where demand is particularly high.
All nurseries in Hammersmith and Fulham are regulated by **Ofsted**, with funding overseen by the **London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham**.
Ask about waiting lists, outdoor space, meal policies, how funded hours are applied and any additional charges for longer days common in commuter-heavy areas.
Applying for funding
Hammersmith and Fulham is covered by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hammersmith and Fulham Council website
