Nurseries in Surrey Heath
Surrey Heath is a well-connected Surrey district combining family-friendly towns, excellent schools and vast areas of heathland and woodland. Covering postcode districts GU15, GU16, GU17 and GU18, it includes Camberley, Frimley, Bagshot and Lightwater. Transport links are strong, with rail services into London Waterloo, access to the M3 and A331 and proximity to major employment hubs. Families enjoy Swinley Forest, Lightwater Country Park, The Lookout, local leisure centres and community facilities. Childcare demand is steady across the district, particularly around Camberley and Frimley where many parents commute or work in nearby business parks and hospitals.
Parents in Surrey Heath typically pay £86 per day for childcare, which is slightly 15% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £86
- Comparison
- +15% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 782 places
Nurseries near you in Surrey Heath
Frequently Asked Questions
In Surrey Heath, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old depending on availability. School-based nurseries generally offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility available for some 2-year-olds and working parents of younger children.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare each week, and many working families qualify for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds may also receive funded support, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old can access 30 hours weekly. Tax-Free Childcare provides further help by topping up payments with a 20 percent contribution.
Nursery fees in Surrey Heath typically range from £70–£125 per day, with Camberley and Frimley often being the highest due to commuter demand and local employment centres.
All nurseries in Surrey Heath are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Surrey County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to nearby countryside such as Lightwater Country Park, availability of funded hours, staff retention and any additional charges for consumables or extended days.
Applying for funding
Surrey Heath is covered by Surrey County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Surrey County Council website
