Nurseries in Lambeth
Lambeth is a large, diverse and vibrant London borough stretching from the cultural hub of the South Bank and Waterloo down to the residential suburbs of Streatham and Norwood. Covering postcodes like SW2, SW4, SW9, and SE1, it includes famous neighbourhoods such as Brixton, Clapham, Vauxhall and Kennington. The borough boasts exceptional transport links with the Victoria and Northern lines, and major rail termini like Waterloo. Families are drawn to its world-class attractions, dynamic communities, and wonderful green spaces like Clapham Common and Brockwell Park. The high population density and mix of young professionals and established families create a consistently high demand for childcare across all parts of the borough.
Parents in Lambeth typically pay £106 per day for childcare, which is significantly 41% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £106
- Comparison
- +41% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 13,386 places
Nurseries near you in Lambeth
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124 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
21 December 2023
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45 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
13 June 2022
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98 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
31 January 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lambeth, private nurseries typically accept children from 3-6 months old. Government-funded early education places become available the term after your child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for working parents or those who meet certain 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 Lambeth vary significantly by area, from the high-demand areas around Clapham to more affordable parts like Streatham. Expect a typical range of **£85–£165 per day**.
All nurseries in Lambeth are regulated and inspected by **Ofsted**. Funding and local support, including the Household Support Scheme for families facing hardship crossriverpartnership.org, are administered by **Lambeth Council**.
Ask nurseries about their waiting lists, staff turnover, how they use local parks like Brockwell Park or Clapham Common, and how they apply funded hours entitlements to their fee structures.
Applying for funding
Lambeth is covered by Lambeth, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lambeth website
