Nurseries in Tooting
Tooting is a lively and diverse South London neighbourhood located in the SW17 postcode. renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, bustling markets, and the large open space of Tooting Common. Connected by the Northern Line, it offers a relatively more affordable option for families compared to its neighbours Balham and Clapham, making it incredibly popular with young families and professionals. This popularity has led to very high demand for childcare places across the area.
Parents in Tooting typically pay £102 per day for childcare, which is significantly 35% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £102
- Comparison
- +35% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 3,000 places
Nurseries near you in Tooting
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
nuuri registered
52 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
4 May 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tooting, children can typically start private nursery from 6 months old, with some accepting babies from 3 months. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3.
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 Tooting are competitive, generally ranging from **£85–£145 per day**.
Nurseries are regulated and inspected by **Ofsted**, with funding managed by **Wandsworth Council**.
Ask about outdoor play and use of Tooting Common, how they support children from diverse backgrounds, staff retention rates, and waiting list policies.
Applying for funding
Tooting is covered by Wandsworth, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wandsworth website
