Nurseries in Sutton
Sutton is a popular and family-oriented South London borough known for its excellent schools, suburban neighbourhoods and green spaces. Postcodes SM1–SM7 cover areas including Sutton, Carshalton, Cheam, Belmont and Wallington. With a strong reputation among families, childcare demand is high across the borough, especially near well-rated schools. Sutton benefits from rail links into London Victoria and London Bridge, good bus networks and easy road access via the A217 and A232. Families enjoy parks, leisure centres, woodlands, libraries and community hubs. Its combination of suburbia, good transport connections and strong early years providers makes Sutton a highly sought-after area for childcare.
Parents in Sutton typically pay £96 per day for childcare, which is significantly 27% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £96
- Comparison
- +27% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,663 places
Nurseries near you in Sutton
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sutton, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or children of 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 Sutton typically range from **£65–£120 per day**, depending on the area and age group.
All nurseries in Sutton are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Sutton Council**.
Ask about outdoor play, settling-in support, staff turnover, funded hours scheduling and communication with parents.
Applying for funding
Sutton is covered by Sutton, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Sutton website
