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£95/day*
Spencer Nursery
Spencer Nursery School, Spencer Road, Mitcham Junction, Mitcham, Greater London, CR4 4JP
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Mitcham
Mitcham is in the London Borough of Merton, which manages funded early education and local SEND support. Parents should compare nurseries in Mitcham by available days, funded session times, total cost and support for their child's needs.
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Outstanding nurseries
1
100% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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What will nursery cost in Mitcham?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Mitcham list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate
You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,343
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£589
- You pay
- £754
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Mitcham?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Sutton. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit London Borough of SuttonPostcodes: CR4
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Nursery questions in Mitcham
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Mitcham?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age.
The entitlement provides up to 1,140 funded hours a year, usually over 38 weeks. Providers can offer fewer hours each week across more weeks of the year.
Are there enough childcare places in Mitcham?
Merton's 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment found an overall surplus of childcare places for children aged 0 to 5 across the borough.
However, the council is monitoring reduced availability of some part time places and places for families using the 15 hour entitlement for non working or low income families.
Availability still depends on your child's age and the days you need.
Does Merton Council run nurseries in Mitcham?
Yes.
Lavender Nursery in Mitcham provides care for children aged 2, 3 and 4.
Acacia Pre School in Mitcham Eastfields provides funded early education places for eligible 2 year olds.
Ask about current vacancies before relying on a place being available.
What SEND support is available in Mitcham nurseries?
Merton's SEN Inclusion Fund is available for children aged 9 months to 4 years who are using funded early education and need additional SEND support.
Nurseries can use the funding for:
Additional SEND resources
Staff training
Targeted interventions
Extra adult support
The nursery applies for the funding.
Where can Mitcham parents get early years family support?
Mitcham has both of Merton's main Best Start Family Hubs.
Acacia Best Start Family Hub
230 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Church Road Best Start Family Hub
243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Services include health development checks, stay and play sessions, health visiting and family support.
When should I apply for a Merton school nursery place?
Children normally start a Merton community school nursery in the term after their 3rd birthday.
For children due to start in September 2027, the current application deadline is 30 November 2026.
The first round of offers is due on 12 January 2027.
A nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place at the same school.
What should I confirm before accepting a Mitcham nursery place?
Confirm:
Start date: When can your child actually start?
Days: Are your exact weekdays available?
Funding: How many funded hours will be used each week?
Cost: What will you pay after funding and extras?
SEND: Does additional support need arranging before your child starts?
Get these details before paying a deposit.