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Nurseries in Wimbledon

Wimbledon is in the London Borough of Merton. Childcare is among the most expensive in the borough, and several Wimbledon school nurseries currently report no vacancies for September 2026.

Postcodes: SW19

Childcare numbers for Wimbledon

Daily fees range
£117
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Greater London
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Butterflies Childcare
From
£117/day
Ofsted: Good

Butterflies Childcare

20 Beulah Road, Wimbledon, London, Greater London, SW19 3SB
Outdoor Capacity 27 Limited spaces
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Estimated cost in Wimbledon
£351/week
· £18252/year
Based on the area average of £117/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Wimbledon?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Merton. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Wimbledon

How much do nurseries in Wimbledon cost?

Merton's 2025 childcare assessment found childcare costs across the borough range from £6 to £16 an hour, with an average of £7.50 an hour.

Wimbledon Town and Village are specifically identified as the most expensive areas of Merton for childcare.

Full day childcare of up to 10 hours typically ranges from £75 to £120 a day.

Are school nursery places available in Wimbledon?

Merton's vacancy list, updated 1 September 2026, shows no September 2026 or January 2027 vacancies at:

Dundonald
Pelham
West Wimbledon
Wimbledon Chase
Wimbledon Park

Vacancies can change, but parents wanting these school nurseries should expect waiting lists or consider nearby alternatives.

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Wimbledon?

Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years.

The entitlement provides up to 1,140 hours a year, normally over 38 weeks. Providers can spread the hours across more weeks.

Does every Wimbledon nursery offer 30 funded hours?

No. A nursery must be approved by Merton to deliver funded early education, and individual providers choose which funded entitlements they offer.

Confirm that the nursery accepts your child's funding before joining its waiting list.

Can Wimbledon Park Nursery provide the full 30 funded hours?

No. Wimbledon Park Primary School states that its nursery provides the universal 15 funded hours but does not offer the additional extended hours needed to make 30 hours.

Parents needing full 30 hour childcare must arrange the remaining hours elsewhere.

What SEND support is available in Wimbledon nurseries?

Merton's SEN Inclusion Fund is available for children aged 9 months to 4 years accessing funded early education.

Nurseries can use it for:

Additional staff support
SEND resources
Staff training
Targeted interventions

The nursery applies for the funding.

Where can Wimbledon families get early years support?

Merton's Best Start network includes:

Wimbledon Library in Wimbledon
The Avenue Children's Centre in West Wimbledon
Abbey Children's Centre in South Wimbledon

Services across the network include early learning activities, health development support and SEND advice for families with young children.