Best nurseries in Cottenham Park
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Merton, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road Full day care · 63 places · SW20 8PF | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Fennies Raynes Park Full day care · 97 places · SW20 0LQ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 62 places · SW20 0QN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | MMI Preschool Sessional day care · 30 places · SW20 0DH | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Forest Folk Full day care · 32 places · SW20 0SX | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in Cottenham Park?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Cottenham Park?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Cottenham Park, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road, Fennies Raynes Park, Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Cottenham Park?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Cottenham Park?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Merton · Mitcham · Morden · Wimbledon Broadway · Wimbledon · Durnsford Road
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.