Nurseries in Peckham
Peckham is a lively and creative South East London neighbourhood attracting young families, professionals and long-term residents. Covering SE15, the area includes Bellenden Road, Peckham Rye and Nunhead. Families enjoy parks, cafés, independent shops and excellent community facilities. Strong transport options include the Overground, mainline rail and bus routes. Demand for childcare in Peckham continues to grow as the area becomes increasingly popular with first-time buyers and young families wanting a vibrant, well-connected location.
Parents in Peckham typically pay £107 per day for childcare, which is significantly 42% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £107
- Comparison
- +42% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 999 places
Nurseries near you in Peckham
Frequently Asked Questions
In Peckham, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility available 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 Peckham usually range from £75–£135 per day, with higher rates near Peckham Rye and Bellenden Road.
Nurseries in Peckham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Southwark Council.
Ask about outdoor access, learning approach, staff ratios, funded hours application and any additional fees.
Applying for funding
Peckham is covered by Southwark, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Southwark website
