Nurseries in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is a family-friendly South West London neighbourhood known for its excellent schools, spacious homes and green spaces. Covering SW19 and SW20, it includes Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Town and residential streets stretching towards Raynes Park. The area benefits from rail links to Waterloo, the District line, the Tramlink and extensive bus routes. Demand for nursery places is high due to strong transport connections and a large family population.
Parents in Wimbledon typically pay £100 per day for childcare, which is significantly 33% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £100
- Comparison
- +33% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 2,559 places
Nurseries near you in Wimbledon
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wimbledon, children can usually start private nurseries from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some younger children eligible earlier depending on family or work 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 Wimbledon typically range from £90–£160 per day, with Wimbledon Village often at the higher end.
All nurseries in Wimbledon are overseen by Ofsted. Early years funding is managed by Merton Council.
Ask about outdoor space, proximity to Wimbledon Common, waiting lists, how funded hours are applied and any extra charges for meals or extended days.
Applying for funding
Wimbledon is covered by Merton, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Merton website
