Nurseries in Westminster
Westminster is one of central London’s most prominent boroughs, home to historic landmarks, embassies, government buildings and vibrant residential neighbourhoods. Postcodes SW1, W1, NW1 and WC2 cover areas such as Pimlico, Marylebone, Mayfair, Soho and St John’s Wood. With many professional and international families living in high-density areas, childcare demand is high and places can be competitive. Westminster benefits from extensive Underground lines, rail services, cycle networks and bus routes. Families enjoy world-class museums, parks such as Hyde Park and Regent’s Park, cultural venues and excellent public amenities. Its central location, diverse early years settings and walkable neighbourhoods make Westminster a unique but well-connected borough for childcare.
Parents in Westminster typically pay £109 per day for childcare, which is significantly 45% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £109
- Comparison
- +45% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,643 places
Nurseries near you in Westminster
Frequently Asked Questions
In Westminster, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with younger children eligible earlier under certain household or working-parent criteria.
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 Westminster typically range from **£110–£185 per day**, reflecting high demand and central London costs.
All nurseries in Westminster are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Westminster City Council**.
Ask about opening hours, outdoor space availability, waiting lists, funded hours application and additional meal or activity charges.
Applying for funding
Westminster is covered by Westminster, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Westminster website
