Nurseries in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is one of London’s most popular boroughs for families, known for its parks, riverside neighbourhoods, excellent schools and strong transport links. Postcodes SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17 and SW18 cover Clapham Junction, Balham, Putney, Tooting and Wandsworth Town. With many young families and professionals, childcare demand is high across the borough. Wandsworth benefits from rail connections, Northern and District lines, Overground services and strong bus routes. Families enjoy Battersea Park, Wandsworth Common, children’s centres, libraries and thriving high streets. Its combination of affordability relative to central London, green space and strong early-years provision makes Wandsworth a top choice for childcare.
Parents in Wandsworth typically pay £103 per day for childcare, which is significantly 37% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £103
- Comparison
- +37% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,742 places
Nurseries near you in Wandsworth
nuuri registered
52 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
4 May 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wandsworth, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility possible 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 Wandsworth typically range from **£90–£160 per day**, particularly in Balham, Clapham Junction and Putney.
All nurseries in Wandsworth are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Wandsworth Council**.
Ask about outdoor areas, learning approach, staff retention, funded hours availability and additional charges for meals or extended care.
Applying for funding
Wandsworth 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
