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£72/day*
Wonder Zone Nursery
St Stephen's Church Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling, DA16 3QL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 30 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Welling
Welling is in the London Borough of Bexley. Bexley's January 2026 childcare data shows a strong mix of nurseries and childminders across Welling and nearby East Wickham, but availability still depends on your child's age and required days.
Childcare numbers for Welling
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Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
50% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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£72/day*
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling
73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling DA16 3AF, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Spaces available
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What will nursery cost in Welling?
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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 Welling 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 Welling?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Bexley. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit London Borough of BexleyPostcodes: DA16
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Nursery questions in Welling
How many childcare providers are around Welling?
Bexley's 2026 data records:
Falconwood & Welling: 9 private or voluntary providers and 23 childminders
East Wickham: 4 private or voluntary providers and 14 childminders
These are registered providers, not live vacancies. Ask for your child's exact age group, weekdays and start date before joining a waiting list.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Welling?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
The entitlement normally covers 38 weeks a year.
Can I split funded childcare between providers in Welling?
Yes. Bexley allows funded childcare to be used at up to 2 childcare sites.
A funded session can be up to 10 hours a day.
This can help if one nursery cannot provide all the hours or days you need.
What if a Bexley school nursery cannot offer all my funded hours?
If the nursery cannot provide your full entitlement, Bexley allows the unused hours to be taken at another eligible childcare setting.
School nurseries in Bexley are commonly part time, often offering morning or afternoon sessions rather than full day childcare.
Are there school nursery places in Welling?
Yes.
East Wickham Primary Academy, DA16 3BP has 40 nursery places.
St Michael's East Wickham CE Primary School, DA16 1LS has 30 nursery places.
A nursery place does not guarantee admission to Reception at the same school.
What SEND support is available for nursery children in Welling?
Bexley has Early Years Support Officers, Area SENCOs and specialist staff who support early years settings.
Around 12% of children in Bexley early years settings have an identified SEND, with speech, language and communication difficulties the most common area of need.
If you have concerns, speak to the nursery SENCO early so support or additional funding can be considered before your child starts.
What should I confirm before accepting a Welling nursery place?
Confirm the start date, exact weekdays, funded session times, final monthly cost and SEND support.
If you need full day childcare, check this specifically because many school nursery places are delivered as part time sessions.