Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is one of London’s most desirable family boroughs, known for its green spaces, excellent schools and riverside neighbourhoods. Postcodes TW1–TW12 and SW13–SW15 cover areas including Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Barnes, Mortlake and Hampton. With many established families, high-income households and professional commuters, childcare demand is consistently strong. The borough benefits from rail services to Waterloo, District line connections, river transport, extensive bus routes and good road access to the A316 and M3. Families enjoy Richmond Park, Bushy Park, riverside walks, museums, high-quality leisure facilities and thriving high streets. Its combination of natural space, community feel and premium early years settings makes Richmond one of the most competitive and attractive areas for nursery places in London.
Parents in Richmond upon Thames typically pay £98 per day for childcare, which is significantly 31% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £98
- Comparison
- +31% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 6,733 places
Nurseries near you in Richmond upon Thames
Frequently Asked Questions
In Richmond upon Thames, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2-year-olds or younger children eligible earlier depending on working-parent or household 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 Richmond typically range from **£95–£165 per day**, reflecting its premium childcare market and strong demand from families.
All nurseries in Richmond upon Thames are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Richmond Council**.
Ask about outdoor space, enrichment activities, waiting lists, meal charges, how funded hours are delivered and any additional fees for extended care.
Applying for funding
Richmond upon Thames is covered by Richmond upon Thames, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Richmond upon Thames website
