Nurseries in Norwood
Norwood is a large residential area in South London, named after the historical 'Great North Wood'. Today, it is composed of several distinct neighbourhoods, primarily West Norwood (in Lambeth, SE27), South Norwood (in Croydon, SE25), and Upper Norwood (SE19), which is commonly known as Crystal Palace. This hilly and leafy part of London is popular with families for its open green spaces, including Norwood Park and South Norwood Lake & Country Park. With good transport links from Norwood Junction and West Norwood stations, the area offers a strong community feel and more affordable family living than many parts of London, leading to a steady demand for childcare.
Parents in Norwood typically pay £103 per day for childcare, which is significantly 38% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £103
- Comparison
- +38% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,328 places
Nurseries near you in Norwood
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Norwood area, private day nurseries generally accept children from 6 months old, with many offering baby rooms from 3 months. Funded education for 3 and 4-year-olds begins the term after their third birthday.
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 the Norwood area are generally more affordable than in central London, with costs typically ranging from **£75–£140 per day**.
All nurseries are regulated by **Ofsted**. Because the area spans multiple boroughs, the local council administering funding will depend on the nursery's specific address. The main councils for the area are **Lambeth Council** and **Croydon Council**.
It is important to ask which local council a nursery is registered with for funding. Also inquire about their waiting lists, staff experience, and how they make use of local parks and community facilities.
Applying for funding
Norwood falls within both Lambeth's and Croydon Council's areas. You can apply for early years funding from either council by visiting their websites.
