Nurseries in Lewisham
Lewisham is a diverse South East London area with strong transport links and a large family population. Covering SE13 and parts of SE8, SE4 and SE14, it includes Lewisham town centre, Hither Green, Brockley borders and St John’s. Families enjoy parks, libraries, children’s centres and good rail, DLR and bus connections. Childcare demand is strong due to the area’s affordability compared with nearby zones and the growing number of young families settling in the borough.
Parents in Lewisham typically pay £104 per day for childcare, which is significantly 39% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £104
- Comparison
- +39% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,800 places
Nurseries near you in Lewisham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lewisham, private nurseries usually accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education starts the term after your child turns 3, with earlier eligibility possible for some 2-year-olds or 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 Lewisham typically range from £75–£135 per day, with higher prices around Hither Green and Brockley.
Nurseries in Lewisham are regulated by Ofsted, with local funding overseen by Lewisham Council.
Ask about outdoor space, learning approach, funded hours arrangements, opening hours and any additional charges.
Applying for funding
Lewisham is covered by Lewisham, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Lewisham website
