Nurseries in Woking
Woking is a thriving Surrey town offering modern developments, strong transport connections and a diverse family population. Covering postcode districts GU21 and GU22, the area includes Horsell, Knaphill, St John’s, Goldsworth Park and Old Woking. Families benefit from some of the fastest rail links to London Waterloo, excellent local bus networks and easy access to the M25 and A3. Popular family destinations include Woking Park, Horsell Common, the Lightbox and local leisure facilities. Woking’s combination of good schools, large-scale regeneration and growth in hybrid working has created consistently high demand for childcare, particularly around central Woking and Goldsworth Park.
Parents in Woking typically pay £92 per day for childcare, which is significantly 22% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £92
- Comparison
- +22% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,057 places
Nurseries near you in Woking
Frequently Asked Questions
In Woking, private nurseries usually welcome children from around 3 months old depending on availability. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. 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 are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds can also access funded hours depending on household income, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may receive 30 hours each week. Tax-Free Childcare offers an additional 20 percent government contribution to help reduce costs.
Nursery fees in Woking typically range from £75–£130 per day, with Goldsworth Park and central Woking often having higher rates due to strong demand and commuter convenience.
All nurseries in Woking are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Surrey County Council.
Ask about outdoor facilities, how the nursery uses nearby parks such as Woking Park or Horsell Common, the availability of funded hours and any additional charges for meals, consumables or extended days.
Applying for funding
Woking is covered by Surrey County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Surrey County Council website
