Nurseries in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a leafy and family-friendly South West London borough known for its strong schools, riverside setting and suburban character. Postcodes KT1–KT7 cover Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Chessington and Tolworth. With many established and growing families, demand for nursery and early years places is strong. The borough benefits from rail services into London Waterloo, extensive bus connections, cycle routes and good road access via the A3. Families enjoy riverside parks, playgrounds, markets, leisure centres and cultural venues. Its mix of spacious homes, village-style neighbourhoods and excellent early years provision makes Kingston an attractive and convenient borough for childcare.
Parents in Kingston upon Thames typically pay £96 per day for childcare, which is significantly 28% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £96
- Comparison
- +28% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 7,942 places
Nurseries near you in Kingston upon Thames
nuuri registered
24 places
Ages 12 months to 4 years
3 / 4 inspection score
15 July 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
In Kingston upon Thames, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or working parents of younger children.
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 Kingston usually range from **£75–£135 per day**, with Surbiton and New Malden often slightly higher priced than Tolworth or Chessington.
Nurseries in Kingston are regulated by **Ofsted**, with local early years funding overseen by **Kingston Council**.
Ask about outdoor play, learning approach, how funded hours are allocated, additional charges and settling-in arrangements.
Applying for funding
Kingston upon Thames is covered by Kingston upon Thames, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Kingston upon Thames website
