Nurseries in Harrow
Harrow is a popular outer London borough known for its suburban neighbourhoods, strong schools and green spaces. Postcodes HA1–HA5 cover areas such as Harrow, Pinner, Stanmore, Wealdstone and Harrow-on-the-Hill. With many families and professionals, childcare demand is high across the borough. Harrow benefits from the Metropolitan line, rail services to central London, bus routes and good road access via the A409 and A410. Families enjoy parks, leisure centres, libraries, and cultural amenities. Its mix of suburban calm, strong education reputation and accessible transport connections makes Harrow an appealing area for parents seeking reliable nursery provision.
Parents in Harrow typically pay £94 per day for childcare, which is significantly 25% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £94
- Comparison
- +25% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,531 places
Nurseries near you in Harrow
Frequently Asked Questions
In Harrow, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility available 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 Harrow generally range from **£70–£125 per day**, depending on the setting and age group.
All nurseries in Harrow are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Harrow Council**.
Ask about staff turnover, outdoor play options, use of funded hours, additional fees and their approach to learning and settling-in.
Applying for funding
Harrow is covered by Harrow Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Harrow Council website
