Nurseries in Wandsworth
Nurseries are a general term for childcare services that look after children aged under 5.
Maintained nurseries
Maintained nurseries are managed by the council. They offer high-quality care from three years old, and have limited spaces for two year olds. There are three in Wandsworth:
Nurseries in schools
Most primary schools in Wandsworth have a nursery within them. Children can attend from the September after their third birthday, though some also have an intake in January, and some also take two-year-olds. They are generally only open during school hours and school term times, though some may offer extended hours.
The closing date for applications for nursery places within a primary school starting in September 2026 was Friday 20 February 2026.
Please contact the schools directly for more information and to apply for a place.
Find primary schools in Wandsworth
Private nurseries
There are private nurseries all around Wandsworth. They can offer childcare from a few months old up until children start in reception. Most private nurseries are open all year round and offer hours that support working parents. You can look into funding options that can help towards fees.
Please contact the nursery directly for more information and to apply for a place.