Nurseries in Hillingdon
Hillingdon is London’s westernmost borough, known for its spacious suburban neighbourhoods, excellent travel connections and strong family appeal. Postcodes UB3–UB10, HA4 and parts of UB11 cover areas such as Uxbridge, Hayes, Ruislip, West Drayton and Northwood Hills. With many families, airport workers and commuters, childcare demand is steady across the borough. Hillingdon benefits from the Elizabeth line, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, national rail services, the M4 and M25, and proximity to Heathrow Airport. Families enjoy large parks, woodlands, canalside trails, leisure centres and community hubs. Its combination of green space, suburban housing and good transport links makes Hillingdon a practical choice for parents seeking accessible early years provision.
Parents in Hillingdon 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
- 3,122 places
Nurseries near you in Hillingdon
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hillingdon, children can usually start private nursery or day care from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds or younger children eligible earlier depending on family 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 Hillingdon usually range from **£65–£120 per day**, with areas such as Ruislip and Northwood typically charging more than Hayes or West Drayton.
All nurseries in Hillingdon are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Hillingdon Council**.
Ask about outdoor areas, staff qualifications, how funded hours are implemented, meal charges, opening hours and flexibility for shift workers, which is important in this borough.
Applying for funding
Hillingdon is covered by Hillingdon, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Hillingdon website
