Nurseries in Streatham
Streatham is a large, vibrant residential district in South London, centred on the A23, Streatham High Road. As one of the 35 major centres in the London Plan, it's a bustling area covering postcodes like SW16 and parts of SW2. The area is served by three mainline train stations (Streatham, Streatham Common, and Streatham Hill) offering fast links to the city. Families are drawn to its relative affordability, diverse community, and great green spaces including Streatham Common and the formal Rookery garden. This mix of space and accessibility makes it a popular area for families, creating steady demand for childcare places. Streatham lies mostly within the London Borough of Lambeth.
Parents in Streatham typically pay £103 per day for childcare, which is significantly 36% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £103
- Comparison
- +36% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,827 places
Nurseries near you in Streatham
nuuri registered
45 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
13 June 2022
nuuri registered
98 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
31 January 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
In Streatham, private nurseries typically accept children from a few months old. Funded early education for 3 and 4-year-olds begins the term after their third birthday, with earlier access to funding available for eligible families.
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 Streatham are more affordable than in more central areas, typically ranging from **£80–£140 per day**.
Nurseries in Streatham are regulated by **Ofsted**. As the area is primarily in Lambeth, funding is administered by **Lambeth Council**.
When visiting a nursery, ask about their use of local green spaces like Streatham Common, staff retention, waiting lists, and how flexibly they can apply funded hours.
Applying for funding
Streatham falls within both Lambeth's and Wandsworth's areas. You can apply for early years funding from either council by visiting their websites.
